1928
Miriam
2019
Miriam Sullivan Cochran
February 27, 1928 — August 5, 2019
Miriam Sullivan Cochran
Miriam Sullivan Cochran of Irving, Texas went home to be with the Lord after a long
battle with Alzheimer’s on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 91. It was a special day
in that Miriam chose the birthday of her late husband Loren to be reunited.
Miriam was born in Appomattox, Virginia on February 27, 1928 and was the first born to
Bob and Violet Hannah. She and her three siblings grew up on the family’s farm along the
banks of the Appomattox River. Her childhood memories included climbing cherry trees,
eating cherry to the point of getting sick and sliding down the banks of the river. Miriam
was always described from the earliest age as a “natural bubbling personality that loved
people while having fun and bringing joy during times of hardship”. Her children and
grandchildren witnessed these same happy attributes.
She leaves a legacy of faith and trust in God. She faced many trials and was steadfast in
her belief in God and knowing He would provide. Her four children learned from her
example. Although she will be missed, her family takes comfort in knowing she is in heaven
and has received her crown of life. James 1:12
She met the love of her life, Loren W. Sullivan Jr. in Richmond and they were married on
November 15, 1947. They lived in Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma and eventually settled into
Texas where they lived the remainder of their lives. For many years they lived in Snyder,
Texas where he managed the JC Penny store. They became active members in the First
Baptist Church serving in many ministries. Miriam loved praise music and into her final
days could be found clapping and dancing for Jesus! Upon the early death of her husband,
Miriam found great comfort and purpose by working at the church. She served many years
as the financial secretary and many considered her as the joyful soul in the office. While
working at the church, she met Ray Cochran and they married in January 1983.
Miriam is survived by three children, Patricia Myers and husband Jimmy of Bakersfield,
California, Susan Kruger and husband Wesley of Austin, Texas and John Sullivan and wife
Nancy of Coppell, Texas. Her grandchildren include Jason Sullivan, Megan Alsharki,
Zackery Sullivan, Melissa Cain, Stephen Rinehart, Ross Kruger, Reid Kruger, Rhett Kruger,
Lauren Sullivan and Ryan Sullivan. She has 12 great grandchildren and 1 great
greatgrandchild. Her siblings include Barbara Swingle of Virginia and Sarah Frye of North
Carolina. She is preceded in death by her husband Loren Sullivan, her son Bill Sullivan, her
brother Jim Hannah and Ray Cochran.
Visitation will be held at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home in Snyder, Texas on Sunday
August 11 th at 4pm. Celebration services will be in the Chapel at First Baptist Church in
Snyder, Texas on Monday August 12 th at 10am. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home
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