Frankie Louise Cockman Mueller

Frankie Louise Cockman Mueller, 91, went home to be with her Lord and savior on Tuesday, March 5^th, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born in Chatham County to Atlas Franklin Cockman and Lizzie McIver Cockman on April 19^th, 1932. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph L. Mueller; daughter, Rebecca Louise Jordan; her brothers, Pete, Otis, Bill, Allen, and Buddy Cockman.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff Mueller and his wife Dawn of Pittsboro, Terry Mueller and his wife, Jackie of China Grove; her daughter, Judi Mueller-Seymour of Rockwell; her sister, Mary Hartshorn of California; grandchildren, Joseph, Emilee, and Jeffery Mueller, Bryan and Jayme Jordan, Melinda Hamilton, Kathy Smith, Robert Dixon, Ashley Gainey, and Courtney Needham; multiple great grandchildren and nieces and nephews; and her dear friend, Nancy Underwood.

Frankie was a graduate of Appalachian State University and was a national certified esthetician. She was the owner/operator of Hair World Beauty Shop and she taught at Central Carolina Community College. Frankie was the past president of NCANC and was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Rachel Allred Sunday School class. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, flowers, and traveling. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with family.

A visitation will be held Thursday, March 21^st, 2024, from 4 to 5 pm at First Baptist Church, with memorial service following at 5 pm. Officiating the service will be Reverend Scott Faw, Reverend Tony Capehart, and Reverend Bob Wachs. Burial will be Tuesday, March 25th, 2024, at 11 am at Tyson's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, family would like memorials made to UNC Hospice.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Mueller family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com