Obituary of Jenny Bell Cochran

Jenny Bell McLeod Cochran, 76, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at her home. Born April 29, 1945, in Charleston, SC she was a daughter of the late Gary McLeod and Jessie Geddings McLeod. Mrs. Cochran was a loving mother and grandmother who always had a smile. She enjoyed time with her family. Surviving are a son, James Cochran (Damaris); a daughter, Linda Thompson (David) and a son-in-law Ray McKenzie all of Sumter; 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Ashton, Culton, Collin, Logan, Corbin, Valeria, Jenna, Emma, Hunter, and Layla; 5 great-grandchildren, Abbie, Ty, Jacob, Caitlin and Luna. She was preceded in death by six siblings and a daughter, Candy Sue McKenzie. There will be a celebration of her life for family and friends at 3 P.M. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the home of her daughter Linda Thompson, 250 Pack Road. On-line condolences may be made at www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.