Obituary: MILDRED “BOODIE” COCHRAN

By ADMIN-RAS | Published July 6, 2023 | No Comments

Mildred “Boodie” Martin Cochran, 90, of Eden passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 4pm Friday, July 7, 2023, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Fair Funeral Home.

Boodie was born July 31, 1932 in South Boston, Virginia, to the late Robert Lee Martin, Sr. and Annie Bateman Martin. She worked as a Nutrition Site Manager for Aging, Disability and Transit Services until her retirement in 2016. Prior to her career with ADTS, Boodie worked at various convenience stores in the area. Boodie was a dedicated member of Charity Baptist Church in Eden. She was also an active member in the community, having served as a Past Republican Judge for Eden #1 Election Site, a Past Member of the Eden Rescue Squad, and was Co-Founder of New Concept Republican Women Club. Boodie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rose Black of Eden, Marcie Oldham of Eden; grandchildren, DeeDee Boyd of Eden, Brandy Cochran of Jacksonville, Lei Harvey (Justin) of Eden; great-grandchildren, Levi Jobe, Joel Jobe, Cera Jobe.

In addition to her parents, Boodie was preceded in death by her son, James Cochran (Tom Dooley); her brothers, Robert L. Martin, Jr., Pete Martin; sisters, Margaret Edwards, Violet Martin, Inez Pratt, Shine Davis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charity Baptist Church, 642 Lee St, Eden, NC 27288, or Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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