Sandra Cochran

Sandra Lee Cochran, 79, of Butler, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born on January 1, 1946 in Hawthorne, NV to parents Harold & Gloria (McLaughlin) Stewart. She was Homecoming Queen her senior year and enjoyed playing in the marching band at Clear Fork where she graduated with the first combined class in 1964.
She met Larry E. "Dutch" Cochran on a blind date and the two became a couple before eventually marrying on April 29, 1964. The two built their house together in 1977 and later on enjoyed being selected as the King and Queen of Butler Old Fashion Days in 2004. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and deep community roots.
She dedicated her early years to raising her family as a stay-at-home mom. After her son entered junior high, she began working for the U.S. Postal Service. Through hard work and dedication, she rose to become the Postmaster in Butler-a role she took great pride in until her retirement in 2005. She loved her job, especially the chance it gave her to connect with people in the community each day.
Sandra had a deep love for her family and a passion for simple joys. In her younger years, she spent time riding and caring for horses. Later in life, she enjoyed shopping, spoiling her grandchildren, and spending time with loved ones. Sandra's warmth, strength, and generous spirit will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son Mike Cochran of Butler; daughter and son-in-law Shanna and Andy Soliday of Butler; grandchildren Layla Soliday and Lincoln Soliday; sisters Judy (Chuck) Carman and Sue Shope; brothers and sisters-in-law Jan Cochran, Sharon (Dan)Workman, Dennis "Tad" (Mary Beth) Cochran and Tim Cochran.
She was preceded in death by her husband Larry "Dutch" Cochran; her parents and brothers-in-law Larry Shope, Ernie Cochran and Ronald "Duke" Cochran; sister-in-law Connie Cochran.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation for Sandra Lee Cochran on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 1:30-3:30 pm at Snyder Funeral Homes, Bellville Butler Chapel, 81 Mill Road, Bellville, where a funeral service will begin promptly at 3:30 pm. A graveside service will follow at Bunkerhill Cemetery.
Contributions in Sandra's memory may be made to the Worthington Township Rescue Squad and may be made at her services.
The Snyder Funeral Homes family is honored to serve Sandra's family and encourage messages of support and memories to be shared on her tribute page at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.