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OPAL COCHRAN Obituary

Opal May Cochran, 93, of Peculiar, Mo., made her passage into heaven at home Jan. 1, 2011. Services will be 2:00 PM Wed. Jan. 5, 2011 at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, Mo. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial in Belton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Advantage Hospice. Opal was born, Aug. 19, 1917, in Holmes Park, Mo., to Myrtle and John S. Manning. She was a lifelong area resident. A homemaker who enjoyed sewing and knitting and loved to work crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Cochran in 1988 and daughter, Audrey in 1963. Also, her sisters Nora Irvin and Violet Scott. She is survived by children, George Cochran, Westline, Mo., Mickey Cochran and Carl Cochran, Peculiar, Geraldine Richards, Raytown, Calvin Cochran, Peculiar, Jenny, Raytown, and Susan Cowan, Peculiar; brother, John Manning, Peculiar; 24 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816-322-2995

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 3, 2011.

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Opal and Joe Cochran 1987 55th wedding anniversary

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Joe and Opal Cochran

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

George Sr, Gereldine and Opal Cochran about 1941

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Lucinda, Opal and Abie Manning about 1921

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Opal Cochran and George Jr 1934

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Opal Manning Cochran 1931-32

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Opal Manning Cochran about 1930

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Opal Manning Cochran 1926

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Opal Manning (Cochran) 1925

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Opal May Manning Cochran 2010

Marie Holcomb

January 5, 2011

Grandma, I already miss you terribly. Through you I learned to love genealogy and the history or our families. Every time I open the family 'books' you will be right there with me.

Barbara Robinson

January 4, 2011

Grandma - you loved unconditionally and gave so much to all who loved you. I will always remember how fortunate I was to have you as my Grandma. Miss you so much! Love you always! Barbara

Linda McCune

January 3, 2011

Grandma ... you were such a wonderful woman, kind and caring, loving and giving ... I hope you know you how much you touched people's lives. You will never be forgotten and your life will be Celebrated as we know you would have wanted. You will be greatly missed
We love you
Linda & Duane

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