Barbara Jane Cochran's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia

Barbara Jane Cochran

February 4, 1941 - January 2, 2026 (84 years old)

Charlottesville, Virginia

Barbara Jane Cochran's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Barbara Jane Cochran

February 4, 1941 - January 2, 2026 (84 years old)

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Barbara Jane Cochran Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara Jane Cochran in Charlottesville, Virginia, whose life came to an end on January 2, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Rider Smith and James Henry Smith of Etlan; her husband Robert C. Cochran; her sister Evelyn Mae Smith Murray; her brother-in-law John D. Murray Jr.; and her nephew James O. Murray.

She is survived by: her son Jeffrey Rebich (Melissa); her grandchildren, Madison Harrison (Bailey) and Nathan Rebich; her great grandchild Callie Grace Harrison; her nephew John D. "Bucky" Murray III (Diane); her nieces, Stephanie Murray (Gerald) and Temple Murray; her stepchildren, Bob Cochran, David Cochran, Donna Cochran Poynton (Stephen) and Nancy Cochran Olson (Jack); her stepgranddaughter Allison Hurst (Jason); and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Carolina Rominger and Cooper Hurst.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Macular Degeneration Foundation and/or The American Breast Cancer Foundation in her memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preddy Funeral Home



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