Reita Robinson Grose Cockrell
January 17, 1935 - November 3, 2021

Reita Robinson Grose Cockrell, 86, of Southport, NC passed away on November 3, 2021.
Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Rabindranath Tagore.

Services are in the care of Coastal Cremations, 6 Jacksonville Street, Wilmington, NC 28403.


7 Comments

  • Jay Sherwood Posted November 5, 2021 5:33 pm

    May you feel the light of God’s infinite love bless you in your hour of grief. You are in my prayers.

  • Wilson Tart Posted November 5, 2021 5:43 pm

    It saddens my “Heart & Soul” to hear of the passing of my dear friend “Reita Mae”… I’ve come to know the joy and sweet spirit of Reita from our evening departure greetings when i used to say, Reita, guess what?? Then i would proceed out the door while pointing at her saying “Don’t you Stay too late!”, She would say I “won’t” and we will laugh unbreakably… Love you my dear friend… R.I.P.

    Wilson

  • Timothy M. Randall Posted November 8, 2021 7:26 pm

    I cannot find the right words to express how sad I am with the lost of a true friend in Ms. Reita. I think God I do have some great memories of her. She was my Greensboro College sister.

  • Lisa T Schultz Posted November 9, 2021 9:57 pm

    My heart is broken and I feel that it will never be whole again . To know her to love her. She loved with all her heart. I can only say that I am a better person today for having her in my life. She will forever be my role model. I know she has been receive by the Angels and her pain is no more. Rest Easy you will forever be in our hearts.

  • Ronnie Bryant Posted November 10, 2021 1:27 am

    I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Reita. There was no day that she passed my office door where she did not look in and if I was not on the phone or with someone, she would stop and speak and smile. When I was busy she would always wave but never interrupt. It was a joy to see her. I often wondered why she was still making her way in but one day she told me it made her feel good.
    May you rest in peace Ms. Reita and thank you on behalf of all the many persons who called Brunswick Community College looking for help that you assisted always with a smiling voice.
    We love you.

  • Beverly Binetti Posted November 12, 2021 7:49 pm

    My Miss Reita…. No words can express how sad my heart is to hear of your passing. I know that you have taken that infectious smile, laughter, and spirit to heaven with you.
    There isn’t a number high enough to describe how many lives you have impacted, inspired, and lifted up throughout your years. The BCC family has lost a great inspiration to us all.
    Even after I left BCC you continued to inspire and make me smile. I will forever be in your debt for the many times I needed a boost….and unknowingly you always did with a card or little token of love.
    Thank you for being my friend and the many many MANY laughs we shared.
    Now continue on my angel….spread those angel wings with your high heels, perfect make up, hair, nails, jewelry, dressed to the 9s and share your smile and laughter until we see you again.
    Forever, with all my love…..Beverly

  • Jayne Lathrop Posted December 10, 2021 5:45 am

    I’m so sorry to learn just now–Dec. 10th–of Reita’s passing. What a grand Southern lady she was. I was so lucky to be her friend of many years. And I’m happy to think of her being reunited with her loved ones. I’ll keep you girls, and her, in my prayers . God bless you.


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