Peggy Alice Johnson Cockman

Peggy Alice Johnson Cockman, 88, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House.

Peggy was born on May 5th, 1937, in Chatham County, to the late Oren Taylor and Myrtle Womble Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William “Billy” Larry Cockman; her son, Larry Taylor Cockman; and her brother, Rufus Johnson, Sr.

Peggy worked as a teacher’s assistant and loved teaching the children. She loved planting flowers and being outdoors. She loved watching the birds and deer on Johnson hill. When she wasn’t outside, she was watching Carolina basketball. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Siler City. She loved spending time with her family and making memories with them.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kim Cockman of Siler City; her precious yorkie, Little Boy; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 2 pm, at Hickory Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, with services being officiated by Reverend Allen Admire.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N. 2nd Ave. Siler City, NC 27344, Hickory Mountain Baptist Church, 1094 Mt. Vernon Hickory Mountain Rd. Siler City, NC 27344, or Randolph Hospice House, 446 Vision Dr. Asheboro, NC 27203.

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

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com