Cochran,  Shirley G.

Shirley G. Cochran, 76 , died  August 10, 2011 in  Chester Township, NJ as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Shirley lived in  Allamuchy/Hackettstown, NJ for over 58 years coming from Painesville, Ohio and was born in Painsville, Ohio on October 10, 1934.

Husband/Wife of: James L. Cochran

Son/Daughter of: late Earl F. and Dorothy (Gardner) Gongwer

Survived By: Beloved Husband-James L. Cochran at home
1 Son-James G. and his wife Amy (Adams) Cochran, Hackettstown, NJ
1 Daughter-Laura and her husband Larry Morris, Wykoff, NJ
2 Sisters-Marjorie Jenkins, Mentor, Ohio and Bonnie Eckard, Homer, NY
4 Grandchildren-Rebecca, Colby, Christian and Cameron

Occupation: Shirley was a homemaker. Previously she was employed at M & M Mars, Inc., Hackettstown, NJ in the Test Kitchen and Prototype Lab for several years many years ago. She also worked at her husbands' side at the Cochran Funeral Home and together they designed and built the current funeral home in 1969.

Veteran Info:

Additional Information:  Shirley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown, NJ; she was a graduate of Centenary College, Class of 1954; Shirley was an avid Bridge player; friends and family were everything to her.

Visitation: Friday, August 12, 2011, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Services: Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM- at the First Presbyterian Church, 298 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840

In Lieu of Flowers: Memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 298 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840 or the Alzheimers Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365 in honor of her husband, Jim.

Interment: Hackettstown Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ