Patricia Kate (Cockman) Gazaleh

Patricia Kate Cockman Gazaleh, age 83, of Wallace, passed peacefully from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

She was born on April 16, 1942, in Duplin County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Earl Cockman and Dora Hoover Cockman. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Zaki “Zak” Nasralla Gazaleh; and her daughter, Patricia "Patsy" Gazaleh.

Patricia was member of Wells Chapel Baptist Church where she was very active as long as her heath permitted.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Nicholas “Nic” Gazaleh and wife, Cheryl of Wake Forest, NC; sister Jenny Cavenuagh and husband Aaron of Wallace; numerous extended family and friends that loved Patricia dearly.  

Patricia was a loving wife and caring mother, wife and sister.    She was a diligent homemaker and with a joyful spirit she filled her home with love and welcomed all who entered.  Being a good neighbor and friend Patricia was loved by all who knew her.  With a green thumb she loved gardening and she made sure there were always blooming flowers on her front porch.  Patricia loved antiquing.  She enjoyed it so much that she worked on the weekends at Jennie’s and Aaron’s antique store. Patricia was a home body who loved to travel, but only to travel locally.  She did not want to go too far from home. She loved the Lord, her family and friends with all her heart and would go out of her way to help them.  Patricia will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her

A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Wells Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Wallace, North Carolina with Pastor Stan Jenkins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wells Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 8565 S NC 41 Hwy, Wallace, NC 28466. 

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