TURNER — Sara F. Cochran, 79, of Turner, went to be with the Lord onThursday, Dec. 21, after a yearlong illness. She was born in Lewiston, Dec. 14, 1938, to Freeman and Ellen Leighton. She graduated from Leavitt Institute in 1956. She worked a variety of jobs, including DeCoster’s Egg Farm during the 1970s. Her most enjoyable job was being a wife and stay-at-home mom.

Sara married Alfred “Shorty” Cochran Jr., Feb. 4, 1978. She enjoyed her weekly trip to the city, doing word search puzzles and making Christmas cheesecakes for her family and friends. Sara is survived by her daughters, Robin Levasseur and companion, Lewis Crowell, Joanne and husband, Jim Posik, all of Turner; grandchildren, Kyle Levasseur and wife, Johanna of Topsham, Sean Crowell and wife, Colleen of Lewiston and Nicole Crowell of Auburn; great-grandchildren, Lily and Harper, of Lewiston; and special friends, Marilyn, Margo and Sandy.

Sara was predeceased by her husband, Shorty; brother, Durgin; and sisters, Joan and Lucinda.

The family wishes to thank Beacon Hospice, especially Sonia and Crystal, for the excellent care, compassion and love they gave Sara.