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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Patricia Ann
(Hands) Cochran
July 21, 1945 – January 16, 2010
Obituary
Patricia Ann Cochran was born at her parents' home in Garden City, KS, on July 21, 1945. She was the youngest of nine children born to Alto Faye and Freddis Fern (Thomas) Hands. She passed away Saturday, January 16, 2010, at her home in WaKeeney at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer.
As a child, Pat attended schools in Garden City and WaKeeney.
On December 31, 1962, Pat married Robert Joe Spena in Garden City. They later divorced. He passed away September 3, 2007. On July 19, 1980, she married Henry Ries. They divorced and he passed away May 27, 1998. On December 9, 2000, Pat was united in marriage to Jerrold Allen Cochran in WaKeeney. He passed away September 15, 2007.
Pat's creative HANDS prompted her to open and operate a craft store she named "The Hobby Huddle". She loved dogs and Totsy Anna was truly her guardian angel. Pat often babysat dogs for other family members. She also enjoyed lounging in her backyard and bowling was a favorite hobby. She treasured the times she spent with family and grandchildren. Pat was instrumental in keeping her family connected by planning family gatherings.
Survivors include a son, Scott Spena; a daughter, Brenda Newcomer and husband, Steve, all of WaKeeney; four grandchildren, Kyle Spena, Mitch, Whitney and Lexsie Newcomer; a brother, Ron Hands and wife, Delores, of Berryville, AR; two sisters, Marilyn Black of Ulysses and Bonnie Hardin of Littleton, CO; her best friend, Barbara Carlson of WaKeeney; many nieces and nephews; her guardian angel, Totsy Anna; and a host of grand dogs.
Those preceding her in death were her parents; her stepfather, Ob Reeve; her stepmother, Marie Hands; her husband, Jerrold; three sisters, Evelyn Miller, Barbara Johnson, Tresa Smith; and two brothers, Dale and Donald Hands.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010, 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Church of God. Inurnment will be in Valley View Cemetery at Garden City, KS at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Southwind Hospice and can be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
As a child, Pat attended schools in Garden City and WaKeeney.
On December 31, 1962, Pat married Robert Joe Spena in Garden City. They later divorced. He passed away September 3, 2007. On July 19, 1980, she married Henry Ries. They divorced and he passed away May 27, 1998. On December 9, 2000, Pat was united in marriage to Jerrold Allen Cochran in WaKeeney. He passed away September 15, 2007.
Pat's creative HANDS prompted her to open and operate a craft store she named "The Hobby Huddle". She loved dogs and Totsy Anna was truly her guardian angel. Pat often babysat dogs for other family members. She also enjoyed lounging in her backyard and bowling was a favorite hobby. She treasured the times she spent with family and grandchildren. Pat was instrumental in keeping her family connected by planning family gatherings.
Survivors include a son, Scott Spena; a daughter, Brenda Newcomer and husband, Steve, all of WaKeeney; four grandchildren, Kyle Spena, Mitch, Whitney and Lexsie Newcomer; a brother, Ron Hands and wife, Delores, of Berryville, AR; two sisters, Marilyn Black of Ulysses and Bonnie Hardin of Littleton, CO; her best friend, Barbara Carlson of WaKeeney; many nieces and nephews; her guardian angel, Totsy Anna; and a host of grand dogs.
Those preceding her in death were her parents; her stepfather, Ob Reeve; her stepmother, Marie Hands; her husband, Jerrold; three sisters, Evelyn Miller, Barbara Johnson, Tresa Smith; and two brothers, Dale and Donald Hands.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010, 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Church of God. Inurnment will be in Valley View Cemetery at Garden City, KS at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Southwind Hospice and can be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
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