Ms. Julia Cochran

On a country summer day on June 14, 1919, Julia was born to Steve and Jessie Cochran in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, near the Castle township, and between "Buckeye" and "Ebenezer" communities. She was called "Judy Mae" by many and started her education in the one room school house that was affiliated with the Ebenezer Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. When the Oakridge School was completed in 1927, she was in the first graduating class and also graduated from Boley High School in 1936. She moved to Oklahoma City and later to Wichita, Kansas, then returned again to Oklahoma City where she worked at the Black Hotel for many years. She became a well-known cook at the hotel then later worked at St. Anthony Hospital as a technician. As a child Judy was baptized and became a member of the Goodwill Baptist church in Castle, Oklahoma, near the IXL community. As an adult she united with the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK, under Rev. J.W. Johnson and Rev. W.K. Jackson. Her membership spanned over 68 years. She was active in Sunday School, Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings, and her favorite, "The Senior Choir" where she sang for over 5 decades. Judy Mae also sang in the Women's Chorus, Mass Choir, and the Adult Choir. During her lifetime, "Aunt Judy" as she was referred to by her "kids", enjoyed serving the Lord, looking sharp, and driving her cars. In her later years, Judy Mae placed residence at the Wellington and Mansion at the Waterford. In her final month she was well cared for by the loving staff at the Heritage Assisted Living, Primary Care, and Crossroads Hospice. In her final weeks at Heritage, she enjoyed playing the piano fluently on a daily basis, eating her meals, drinking her Ensure Chocolate, which she called "oregano," and fellowshiping with the staff and the residents. On December 6, 2018, after watching Jeopardy and playing the piano in her room, Julia Mae had a severe fall. After being transported to Baptist Hospital, the doctor thought it would be best to send her home under hospice care. On December 7, 2018, while listening to "In the Upper Room" as recorded by the Gospel Harmonettes, Aunt Judy peacefully transitioned from this life to the next. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Unis, N.S., Inez, Ernest; Sisters: Buelah, Eulah, and Wilma Jean and all three of her husbands. She leaves to cherish her memories the following nieces and nephews: Juanita Myles, Carol Jean Owsley, Shirley Oatman, Genoverline Houston, Bayh Houston, Luther Houston, Nathaniel Houston, and Stewart Oatman. In addition to her sister-in-law Willie Ella Witherspoon Cochran; nephew C.J. Harris and his mother Stephanie Dollison, who provided much care and support during this last year. Aunt Judy also leaves many of her kids that are "St. John Brats" as well as the congregation, to cherish her memory. She was beloved by many and loved by all.

Ms. Julia Cochran

June 14, 1919 - December 7, 2018

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June 14, 1919 - December 7, 2018

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