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Patricia Alice (Thomas) Cochran-Williams, 74 years old of North Judson, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family, on Friday December 5, 2025, in her home in North Judson, Indiana.
She was born on May 28, 1951, in Hammond, Indiana, daughter of the late Frederick and Thelma Thomas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack Williams, and her oldest daughter Emeilia H. Thomas.
She is survived by her son Danny (Kelly) Cochran of North Judson, Indiana; daughter Amanda (Keith) Clapp of Monticello, Indiana; daughter-in-love Michel (Brian) Thompson of New Palestine, Indiana; daughter-in-law Constance Cochran of Stockland, Illinois; grandchildren Liam (Caitlin) Thomas, Hayley (Sara) Clapp, Lindsey Clapp, Steven (Melissa) Dewey, Allyssa (Rhiannon) Thompson, Jake (Kelsey) Thompson, Brianna (Moises) De Jesus, Joshua "Gus" Hanaway, Brandi Hanaway, 13 great-grandchildren, Sister-in-law Bonnie (Juan) Solero, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Patricia was a retired nurse of 35 years, who dedicated her life to her Faith, her Family, and the service of others. She loved gardening, raising chickens, and watching the beautiful sunsets from her front porch. Her true passion was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and most recently sharing her home with Sofia, Catherine, and Elijah.
Patricia will be remembered for her strength, compassion for others, generosity for those she loved, and the courage to face life's most difficult challenges with grace.
Visitation will be held on Friday December 12, 2025, from 10am-2pm at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, Indiana. Services will be held at 2pm at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, Indiana with Pastor James A. Young officiating.
Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery, North Judson, Indiana.
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