Frances "JoAn" Cockerham Lay

Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;

They shall mount up with wings like eagles;

They shall run, and not be weary; They shall walk, and not faint

ISAIAH 40:31

Frances “JoAn” Cockerham Lay, 83, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.

JoAn was a founding member of Crossway Baptist Church and their outreach coordinator for 16 years. She served her family both at home and at their various businesses. She loved to cook and surround herself with family and friends. She was prepared and excited to go to her “Sweet Beulah Land” and spend eternity with our Lord.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Hansford Cockerham and Myrtle Franklin Cockerham; husband, Malachi (Mal) Lay; sister, Elaine Ewing and brother-in-law, Eldon Ewing; nephews, Dewayne Ewing, Wesley Roush, James D. (Jay) Finley; brother-in-law, J.D. Finley; niece, Theresa (DeeDee)

Frances is survived by her three sons, Mike (Mary) Cockerham, Chuck (Jeannie) Lay, and Stacy (Lisa) Lay; step-son, Bobby (Dianne) Lay; bonus son, Bobby (Vivien) Williams; grandchildren, Michael (Melissa) Cockerham, Joey (Sara) Cockerham, Jimmy (Alexandra) Cockerham, J. Richard (Carmalena) Lay, Brandee Lay (David) Pacey, Tyler (Ashli Russell) Lay, Craig Lay; great-grandchildren, Hunter Lay, Erica Lay, Katie Lay, Isabella Lay, Charleigh Lay, Archer Lay, Mckenzie Cockerham, Reece Cockerham, Memphis Cockerham, Leighton Cockerham, Atticus Cockerham, Alasdair Cockerham, Jack Cockerham, Boone Cockerham, Liam Pacey, Reagan Pacey, Embry Russell, Kinsley Lay and great-great-grandchild, Hezekiah Lay; along with many other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held in the Chapel of Wolfe Bayview Funeral Home, Foley, AL., on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00am.

Graveside services will follow in Lay Cemetery - Elberta, AL. at 11:30am. Reception will be held following the graveside service at Crossway Baptist Church in Foley, AL.

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