Tanis Cockrell
Oct. 6, 1950 – June 3, 2025
Tanis Lynette Cockrell, 74, of Sweet Home, passed away June 3, 2025.
She was born Oct. 6, 1950, to John and Virginia (Handsone) Schappert in Los Angeles, Calif.
She came to Sweet Home from Lindale, Texas in the 1980s. Tanis cherished time with family and friends. She had a special love for animals, most recently being a devoted “Mom” to Scruffy the cat and her cherished chihuahua Teddy.
Her favorite pasttimes were knitting and embarking on road trips with family, family meant everything to her and she treasured moments spent with loved ones. She will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit and unwavering love.
Tanis is survived by her sons, Jerry Cockrell of Lebanon and Brien Cockrell of Sweet Home; her daughter, Jaime Rooney of Sweet Home; six grandsons; a great-grandson; and sisters Tarin Schappert and Jenny Harp.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Cockrell; father Jack Schappert and mother Virginia (Handsone) Schappert.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.