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Maxine Yvonne Murrow Cochran
© Enid News and Eagle
05-02-2011
Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

© Glenn

Maxine Y. COCHRAN

Cherokee Municipal Cemetery



ENID — Maxine Yvonne Cochran was born Oct. 18, 1924, to Frank and Ada Murrow at the family home near Waynoka in Woods County, Okla. She departed this life in Harper, Kan., on April 30, 2011, at the age of 86.

She spent her childhood on a farm west of Cherokee, Okla., and attended Pleasant Hill, a country elementary school near her home. After graduating from eighth grade she attended Lambert High School and graduated in 1941. She then attended Northwestern State College in Alva, Okla.

On March 26, 1944, Maxine married A.B. Cochran. They lived on a farm south of Jet, Okla., where they began farming and ranching. In 1956 they made their home in Cherokee, Okla. They shared a loving marriage for over 67 years.

In addition to helping with the farming operation, Maxine was a devoted housewife and enjoyed spending time in her yard. She was a member of Willing Workers Home Demonstration Club and Golden Circle Social Club. She also served on the Alfalfa County Election Board for many years. She was a talented seamstress and a wonderful cook who made delicious chocolate pies. Maxine's family was her top priority and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the light of her life.

She is survived by her husband, A.B. Cochran of the home; sister, Phyllis Goss of Pratt, Kan.; daughter, Sandra Smith and husband Dr. Bill Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla.; twin sons, Gary Cochran of Cherokee, Okla., and Larry Cochran and wife Christy Cochran of Jet, Okla.; 11 grandchildren, Dr. Trevor Smith, Travis Smith, Camree Belknap, Caredy Stanley, Courtney Cochran, Trina Reeves, Ashley Wilson, Anthony Cochran, Nicholas Cochran, Dillon Cochran and Riley Cochran; 11 great-grandchildren, Zakiah Reeves, Sean Reeves, Abigail Reeves, Emma Reeves, Ethan Cochran, Adrian Cochran, Chasidy Cundiff, Cody Cundiff, Madeline Belknap, Noah Stanley and Charlotte Smith.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Murrow of Cherokee, Okla., and Russell Murrow of Alva, Okla.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Lanman Funeral Home Inc. Chapel, Cherokee, with Dr. Trevor W. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. and before the service on Wednesday.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.lanm anmemorials.com.

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