of West Memphis, AR
October 10, 1930 - February 24, 2025
Lois Dawson Cochran, 94, passed away at her home on February 24, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Camp Wood, Texas to Sherman and Lee Dawson. Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis and was a dedicated participant of ''Flexin with Flynn'' at the First Baptist Church in West Memphis. She was an avid reader and enjoyed making cookies for her family and the ladies at the Marion Library.
She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie Holmes and Cindy Werner (Steve). She was affectionally known as Grandma, Memaw and Mamaw by her grandchildren, Kim Sturch (Ronnie), Jeff Holmes (Patty), Patrick Werner and Phillip Werner (Valerie); her great grandchildren, Tyler Holmes (Sydney), Ashley Holmes, Simon Mulder, Henry Mulder, Claire Werner, John David Werner, Calvin Werner and Quinn Werner and her great great grandson, Hudson Holmes.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Cochran; daughter, Cathy Smith and sisters, Doris Patrick and Mary Brown.
Visitation will be held March 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis with a memorial service to follow. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Ethel, Arkansas. Family requests memorials be sent to First United Methodist Church or charity of his/her choice.
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8 Condolence(s)
Nancykaye Todd Brown
Thursday, March 13, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You were blessed to have her 94 years. May peace find you during the adjustment ahead of you!
Love NancyK Todd Brown
Kaye Stanfield
Monday, March 10, 2025
She was a lovely person and I enjoyed visiting with her on Sunday mornings. Always had a smile and friendly hello for everyone. I could talk to her forever and never get bored. I will surely miss her. God gained a wonderful angel.
Annabelle Imber Tuck
Monday, March 10, 2025
Lois Cochran will always be remembered as a “no nonsense, get things done” woman . She would tackle home improvement projects with tenacity. For example, every room in her home could stand to be spruced up with a new coat of paint, and she did the job herself!
Lois was a role model for her daughters and their husbands, her grandchildren, and those of us who were welcomed into her family’s orbit.
May the Memory of our beloved Lois be a blessing
Connie Cooper
Saturday, March 8, 2025
I cannot put into words what the loss of this wonderful lady means to me. She was not just a friend but my sidekick and like a second mother to me. My prayers for this wonderful family for comfort & strength.
Carletta Sturghill-Gage
Friday, March 7, 2025
We will miss you dearly at exercise class. It’s hard to believe you left us so unexpectedly! May you rest in eternal peace as the person you were. Can’t believe you were 94 years old, I thought about 70! You were exceptional!
Teresa McCain
Friday, March 7, 2025
Lois’ empty chair beside us in church last Sunday was very hard to bear. Larry and I truly loved her and she was the friend, mother, or grandmother I needed so many times since meeting her and establishing our relationship after she joined First United Methodist Church.
What an example she set with her independence, wisdom and humor!! Her age was never a factor when it came to anything; she could “hang” with the best of them.
She loved her family, her church and life. We were so blessed to have her in our lives for the time that we did and will truly miss her. I’m asking God to comfort her family and give them peace.
kathy murphy
Friday, March 7, 2025
Such a lovely lady with a beautiful legacy in her family. Prayers for all who loved her!
HC & Shirley Rudd
Friday, March 7, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of this unexpected loss. No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by all who knew her. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate her life and that God's wonderful grace will embrace you and your family during this time.