Julie (Cockman) Wathen, 54, of Newburgh, passed away Monday April 18, 2011 at VNA Charlier Hospice.

She graduated from Bosse High School in 1976 and attended USI for 3 years. She worked at MPD in Owensboro, KY working with a lot of wonderful people. She had a few special friends including Cindy, Izzy and Pam.

She is survived by her daughter Laura; son Casey both at home; parents Jack and Janice Cockman; sister Denise Halcomb and husband Robert, Debora Hoppen and husband John; aunts, uncles, a niece, three nephews and many cousins.

Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday April 20, 2011 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Thursday April 21, 2011 at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Green officiating.

Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.

Apr 19, 2011
Denise & Debbie We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry & Vicky Bates, Newburgh, IN

Apr 19, 2011
Julie has always been very special to me. I will miss her very much. Casey & Laura-You will be in our thoughts and prayers. You had a terrific Mother. May only the good memories remain. God bless.
Marilyn and Howard Lamkin, Evansville, IN

Apr 19, 2011
Julie, fought a tough fight. She has been an inspiration for me. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. God Bless you Laura and Casey.
Kaye Johnson (MPD, Inc.), Owensboor, KY 

April 20, 2011
To the Wathen family, I am so sorry to hear of Julie's passing and offer my condolences as I am a former co-worker of Julie. I learned of her passing through her friend Pam of whom I work with. I was aware she had been suffering with her ailment for a long time. She was a great person to work with. It saddens me that I never had a chance to see her again or talk to her before her passing.
Dan Simpson, Evansville, Indiana

April 20, 2011
To the family of Julie (Cockman) Wathen I offer my condolences during this very difficult and emotional time. Our immediate pain through faith in God will over time begin to help heal your hearts and my prayers go out to all of you that Julie's pain and fight for life have taken her to a better place. God Bless!
Jim Dorsett, Boonville, Indiana

Apr 20, 2011
God be with you!
Bill & Therese Wathen , Louisville, KY 

Apr 20, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Denise and Debbie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Polz West, Newburgh, IN 

Apr 20, 2011
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep;
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain;
When you wake in the mornings rush;
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the soft star that shines at night;
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Aunt Ann Lewis, Vacaville, CA 

Apr 20, 2011
Laura & Casey you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Larry & Gail Glenn, Owensboro, KY

Apr 20, 2011
Although God called you home to be in his arms, I know that now our children have an angel watching over them every moment. Words can't express the sorrow, but thank you for being a wonderful Mother to our beautiful children Laura and Casey.
David Wathen, LaPorte, IN