Patricia Cokes Abraham

Patricia Cokes Abraham peacefully passed away at the age of 81 on the evening of September 27, 2026 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice Home in Collierville, TN. She grew up in Suffolk, VA and graduated in the class of 1962 from the historical Booker T. Washington High School. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Solomon Cokes, Jr. and James Cokes.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Sandra Cokes Jones of Lakeland, TN and son, Steven L. Marshall of Leavenworth, KS; stepson, Alvin Abraham of Julian, CA; sister, Anne Cokes Sadler, seven grandchildren (Taylor, Ryan, Ashley, Julian, Grace, Daisy and Hunter), several great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins along with many other family and friends who she loved dearly.

She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church (FBC) Mahan for more than 45 years and participated in various ministries. She dedicated over 30 years to the City of Chesapeake Human Services Department as an eligibility worker, benefit programs specialist and supervisor.

She loved to spend time with family and friends, travel, read mystery novels and sing. Her remarkable life will be remembered by family and friends as an inspiration to serve others and a testament to the power and grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who kept her through all her days.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider making an online contribution to one of the following;

Baptist Reynolds Hospice Home – go to https://bmhgiving.org/ways-to-give/donate, designate Baptist Reynolds Hospice Home Specific Purpose Fund option under dropdown box defining who you want to support.

Page Robbins Adult Day Center for adults with memory loss (Alzheimer’s, Dementia)

https://pagerobbinsadultdaycenter-bloom.kindful.com/

Contribute by check to:

First Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry:

Make check payable to First Baptist Scholarship Fund in memory of Patricia Abraham and mail to First Baptist Church Mahan, 112 Mahan Street, Suffolk, VA 23434

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11a.m. at First Baptist Mahan. The family has entrusted Crocker Funeral Home with services rendered, with dignity, respect, compassion and care.