Kathryn Cochran Obituary
Kathryn S. Cochran, 65, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born in Battle Creek, MI, she moved to Central Florida with her family when she was 14 years old. She is predeceased by her husband, John Lamar Cochran; and parents, Hugh Alan Spaulding and Ce Ce Ruth Sanford. Kathy is survived by her son, Bryan Cochran of Leesburg, FL; 2 daughters, Amanda Cochran of Leesburg, FL, Suzanne Gibart of Fort Stewart, GA; 2 brothers, Steve Sanford of Umatilla, FL, David Spaulding of Altoona, FL; sister, Debra Aza of Altamonte Springs, FL; numerous grandchildren, extended family and friends. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.
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