Rhonda Carol Cochran

Rhonda Carol (Haley) Cochran was born March 23, 1952 to Clarence and Anita Haley in Beckley, West Virginia. The family moved to Cincinnati in 1953. While growing up in Cincinnati Rhonda spent most of her childhood with family and friends. To family and friends she was known as “Rhonda Carol or supercat”. She spent a lot of time with Diane and Vickie. She had lasting friendship with Angie and Betty. Rhonda also helped raise her siblings. Rhonda would always ride with her dad to go visit her many cousins and aunts and uncles.

Rhonda’s junior year in high school, Anita Mae moved her and her siblings to Columbus. That’s where her baby brother Gary Brian was born. She helped her mom look after him. Rhonda attended and graduated from Eastmoor High School. After high school she worked many jobs. Wasn’t long when she met the love of her life Lance Cochran. They married January 18, 1974. From their love they had two beautiful daughters Laina & Lisa Cochran. To family they were called little Lance and little Rhonda.

Rhonda loved to smile, laugh, talk and spend time with family and friends. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles in pen. She loved to watch HGTV, murder mysteries and jeopardy, play cards, and she was always listening to music. Rhonda went to every school or sports event for her kids. When grandchildren came along she wanted to be called “meme”. She loved her grandchildren and was always there for whatever they may need. The last 30 years she worked at Butler, Cincione, DiCuccio Law office where she met some wonderful co-workers that became long-time friends.

Rhonda leaves to mourn her loss daughters Laina Cochran, Lisa (Maurice) Thomas, Siblings Gloria (Cecil) Crockett, Debra Harris, Vincent (Virginia) Haley, Gary (Francine) Haley, Clarence McAlpin, adopted daughters of her heart, Janina Thornton and Shana Byrd, step mom Alberta Haley, In laws Gary (Saundra) Cochran, Candy Cochran, grandchildren Jayden Thomas, Jaila Dorsey, Javon Dorsey, and Haley Thomas. Nephews Keith Haley, Martin (Jan) Cochran, Michael (Melissa) Cochran, Maurice (Lonita) Tuff, Daniel (Janel) Haley, Seth (Harmony) Haley, Jamie Portman, Simeon Haley, Silas Haley. Nieces Nikita Bland, Jasmine Cochran, Lydia (Wesley) Brubaker, Aisha Haley, Naomi (Brandon) Pozsgai, Sarah and Phoebe Haley, and Kathy Winstead; host of family and friends.

Rhonda Carol Cochran, age 68. Sunrise March 23, 1952 and Sunset February 22, 2021. She worked at Butler, Cincione, and DiCuccio Law office for over 30 years. Predeceased by parents Anita and Clarence Haley. In laws Clarence and Willa Cochran. Her husband Lance Cochran. Brother in law Stephan Cochran. She leaves behind daughters Laina Cochran and Lisa (Maurice) Thomas, also Janina and Shana who were like daughters; siblings Gloria (Cecil) Crockett, Debra Harris, Vincent (Virginia) Haley, Gary (Francine) Haley, and Clarence McAlpin, step mom Alberta Haley, In laws Gary (Sandra) Cochran, Candy Cochran, grandchildren Jayden, Jaila, Javon, and Haley; and a host of relatives and friends. Private Visitation 4:00 PM and Private Memorial Service 5:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Cochran Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com