Sally Frick Cockayne passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on Amelia Island, Florida, on Sunday, Jan. 4. Sally was born in 1942 and grew up in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. She was the cherished daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Frick and attended Springside Chestnut Hill Academy where she developed many friendships that lasted a lifetime. She lived a life rooted in purpose, generosity and kindness. She was married to her beloved husband and soulmate, Robert (Bob) Cockayne, for 53 years, whose career led them to new places where they built friendships and proudly raised their five children. Sally lived her life to the fullest, never far from the water. Together they shared a love of the ocean and raised their children as a sailing family.
Sally’s generosity extended far beyond her family. She was deeply devoted to her communities, supporting charitable causes coast to coast, including the Junior League and providing meals for the homeless. An organizer, leader and friend to all, she embodied that spirit through founding a women’s group in her Amelia Island home known as “JULIET.”
Sally’s legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched. Her children will always cherish the words they hear so often: “I loved your mom.” Everyone did! She leaves behind Bruce (Jessica) Jones of Meredith, New Hampshire, Vanessa (Greg) Robisch of Atlanta, Georgia, Kimberly Knoepfel of Marblehead, Barton (Ashley) Cockayne of Orlando, Florida, and Robin (Andy) Smith of Marblehead.
She was lovingly known to her 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson as “LaLa.” A constant source of sunshine, handwritten notes, late night texts and a sideline cheerleader, she never missed what mattered most.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents, her brother (Martin Frick), her grandsons (Alexander and Benjamin Jones), and her nephew (Lance Frick). A memorial service to remember and celebrate Sally’s life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at the Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Amelia Island, Florida. To honor Sally’s wishes, joyful colors are encouraged. A livestream option will be available atameliachapel.com/.
Her family expresses their appreciation for the care and treatment she received at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville and Community Hospice, Fernandina Beach. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Inc. in honor of Sally’s grandsons (mda.org/ways-to-give) or Tunnel to Towers Foundation to assist first responders and veterans (https://t2t.org/). To leave a condolence message or share a memory, please visit: nationalcremation.com/obituaries/Jacksonville Fl/sally-cockayne-12692805.
