Shirley L. Cochran's Obituary
Shirley L Cochran, 82, of Loudon, TN (formerly of Decatur) passed away Friday, January 11, 2013.
A memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be 1 pm Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private family internment will be held at a later date.
Shirley was born November 6, 1930 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Cecil and Bertha (Stone) Coleman. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved the RV lifestyle and traveling with the Tellico Roadrunners RV Club. She enjoyed golfing with her husband and enjoyed the mountains and all the area had to offer.
Shirley leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Ben Cochran; sons, Mark Cochran of Murphysboro, IL; Paul Cochran and partner John Keebler of Madison, WI; daughter, Dianne Renner (John) of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Amy Beals; Corrie Cool; Todd Sheets; Jeannine Cochran; Nathan Cochran; great-grandchildren, Haley and Mason Beals; Tyler and Natalie Cool; and Aria Sheets.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Cecil Eugene Coleman.
The family of Shirley L. Cochran is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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