On September 19th, 2025, Alexandrea H. Arnold, 55, passed away on her family farm in Monkton. Alexandrea is survived by her twins Brinton and Emma Arnold, mother Sara P. Cocks, siblings Sara Cocks and Burley Cocks, and aunt Susan Woodward, of Monkton, MD; godmothers, Judy Hiss of Bardstown, KY and Barbara Vannote of Unionville, PA; and father William Cocks of Camden, SC.

Alexandrea was a lifelong educator with a masters in early education from Towson University. She was a valued teacher at Baltimore County Public Schools for 17 years, as well as being an educator at the Waldorf School of Baltimore for 15 years, where she served on the board of trustees for 6 years. A mentor to her colleagues and a strong team leader, teaching was Alexandrea's passion. She was not only adored by her students, but by their families as well. When Alexandrea was not teaching, she loved to garden and spend time with her family, friends, and beloved pets on Oakland Farm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition .

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. James Church, 3100 Monkton Rd, on October 10th at 4pm, followed by a reception in the Parish House. During the memorial we invite family and friends to share a fond memory, story, poem, etc. to honor Alexandrea.