Susan A. Stanley

Susan A. Cochran Stanley, 70, of Cannonsburg, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was born on August 6, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Barbara Gardner Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Betty Cochran.

Susan was a proud graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and retired after a dedicated 31-year career as Radio Room Supervisor with the Kentucky State Police. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary at the Eagles, a member of Elks Lodge BPOE 350, and faithfully devoted more than 50 years of membership to Westwood Eastern Star #569. Susan was an avid bluegrass fan who attended many festivals with friends and family.

She and Ray loved to travel and camp, often making trips to Jamaica and wintering in Florida.

Susan leaves behind those who will forever cherish her memory: her loving husband of 18 years and the love of her life, Ray Stanley of Cannonsburg, KY; her loving son, Michael Stanley and his wife, Jerri, of Catlettsburg, KY; her brother, Dan Cochran and his wife, Sally, of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren, Austin Wright and his wife, Katie, of Greenup KY, McKinna Wright of Catlettsburg, KY and Blake Wright of Greenup, KY; her niece, Erin White and her husband, Brian, of Brackney, PA; her nephew, Neal Cochran (Colin) of London; as well as several great-nieces, extended family members, and many dear friends.

Visitation to celebrate Susan's life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at STEEN FUNERAL HOME 13TH STREET CHAPEL. During visitation, the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard will stand post in recognition of her dedicated service.

She will be laid to rest in a private service on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Rose Hill Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Susan's memory to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 12221 Merit Drive, Suite 1950

Dallas, TX 75251

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