Phyllis P. Cochran

FUNERAL HOME

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

Phyllis Cochran Obituary

COCHRAN, PHYLLIS P.

On Sunday, August 13, 2006, PHYLLIS P. COCHRAN, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Marie E. and Bernard W. Cochran; stepdaughter of Martha M. Cochran, Leesburg, VA; sister of Bernard W. Cochran, Jr., Alexandria, VA, Mercedes C. Van Noy, Montgomery Village, MD, Claire C. (John) Flaherty, Gainesville, VA, Genevieve C. (Gary) Freeman, Spring Grove, PA and the late Cecilia M. Fleischmann, Patricia C. Cecil and John J. Cochran. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Boulevard, East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, August 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904 or St. Emma Monastery, c/o Mother Mary Anne Noll, OSB, 1001 Harvey Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601-1495.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Cochran

11 Entries

Gayle Folger

August 29, 2006

Phyllis will be missed by all her friends. I have particularly fond memories of her visits to me in Chestertown. She loved coming down here and remembering her earlier days here. Sincere condolences to all her family. Gayle

phyllis jack nellie gayle and laurie -2005

August 27, 2006

Phyllis and Nellie (2005)

August 27, 2006

Kathy Beckman

August 26, 2006

To the family and friends of Phyllis,

I had the special privilege of getting to know Phyllis these past 10 years. We met through mutual friends when she was first diagnosed with cancer. I watched in amazement as Phyllis re-defined her own "journey" down a path she had not envisioned. We are all the richer for her courage, her acceptance, and her insistence on living her new life on life's terms without complaint. She cherished her family home on Colesville Road and she and her beloved cat Tigger welcomed me there to stay several times as my own journey took me in and out of Silver Spring. I will miss Phyllis' friendship and wisdom. My thanks to Phyllis' family for their loving care for her.

Phyllis Parks Robinson

August 21, 2006

To the family of Phyllis Cochran:

You need to know that Phyllis was a such a role model in simplicity and gentleness as she served as secretary and representative in MCEA. That is how I met her and learned to know her as we worked with David Eberly, our president.

She will be missed by many who remember her good work on the Sick Leave Bank Committee which helped so many of our colleagues.

May her soul rest in peace and her journey be a magnificent one as she transitions to her new being without pain and suffering.

Sincerely,

The other Phyllis

Phyllis Parks Robinson

Pat Waterman

August 20, 2006

I will remember you, dear friend, for your courage, your humor and wit, your determination to live life fully, in the face of fear and loss. Whenever I hear the word "whatever...", out of my own mouth or someones else's, I think of you. Though we lived far apart and only knew each other too briefly and through your illness, we certainly had a good time- in Mt, ME, NJ, VT. Thank you, Phyllis, for enriching my life; I always thought you must have been a wonderful teacher, and I know you were for me. I miss you, and hope your journey will be gentle. Sending you love, along with appreciation to your sisters for the care they provided.

Barbara Maltby

August 20, 2006

I knew Phyllis for 10 years - most of which she struggled with cancer. I was always touched by her desire to live life fully and courage in the face of ongoing treatment. I will always remember her laugh, the twinkle in her eye when she was joking, her joy in travelling far and wide. I will miss you Phyllis.

Mary Julia Bailey

August 19, 2006

Phyllis, you were a good friend. I always liked to talk to you. I haven't seen much of you in the last few years, since you were so sick, but I will always be fond of you.

Dan Picca

August 18, 2006

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and former teaching colleague Phyllis Cochran. She was a 4th grade teacher @ Luxmanor ES when I arrived to teach 5th in 1995. Phyllis was a well-respected teacher, a faculty leader and a straight shooter. My deepest sympathies go out to her family...

Melanie Kocher

August 16, 2006

I wish you well on your journey my dear Phyllis. You certainly fought the good fight. We all have so much to learn from brave warriors like you. I'm happy to have shared a bit of this road with you.

Much Love To You My Dear,

Melanie

Sarah Blackman

August 16, 2006

The week I spent geting to know Phyllis at the Smith Farm retreat in November of 2004 filled me with admiration for this woman who looked her demons in the eye and resolved to vanquish them. She was beautiful, brave and strong, and I am sorry she is gone, though not from memory.

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results