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She was born October 24, 1940 in Larned, the daughter of Foster Fox and Essa Mae Sohl Cochran.
A lifetime area resident, she was a food service supervisor at Larned State Hospital and past member of the Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday School. She was very strong in her faith, always encouraging others and guiding them towards their faith. She enjoyed reading, sewing, cooking, and spending time with family, especially her great granddaughter.
On June 13, 1965 she married Frederick E. Meier Jr. at Larned; he survives.
Other survivors include: daughter, Cristina Meier, Hays; brother, Jimmy Story, Kansas; sister, Donna (Oren) Blakely, Larned; granddaughter, Brittany Espinosa, Hays; great granddaughter, Luna; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Miles Story, and sister, Billie Miller.
A private family graveside was held.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or Diabetes Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
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Megan Wilson
June 18, 2024
See. You were a light in this world. That I felt go out the moment they told me you passed. I know that you were firm in faith and with God.
I first met you at church of the Nazarene. I´ll never forget your warm smile and caring heart towards my sister and I. And the days we went over to your home.
I love you. You will never be forgotten
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