Ms. Marie Cochran Henson, 86, of Ellijay, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 5, 1933, in Atlanta, to the late Marion and Marie (Montrose) Cochran.
She was a graduate of Sylvan Hill High School and Georgia State University, earning a degree in nursing. She was a career registered nurse and taught nursing at Central Georgia Tech. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by sisters, Sarah Louise Harris and Susie Mae Davis.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Julia Marie Howard, of Carrollton, Dorinda and Dennis Brubaker, of Blairsville, Janet Lea Glover, of Gray; sons and daughter-in-law, John Wilson and Barbara Howard, of Blairsville, Michael Joseph Howard, of Ellijay; grandchildren, Cynthia Ann Howard, Christopher Eugene Howard, Timothy Michael Brubaker, Joshua Logan Glover, David Howard, Noah Howard, Greg Howard, Brandon Howard and Amanda Howard; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
As per Ms. Henson’s request, she will have no service.
Memorial contributions can be sent to the National Kidney Association at www.kidney.org, in memory of Ms. Henson.
Condolences can be made at www.loganfuneralhome.com.
Logan Funeral Home & Chapel was in charge of arrangements.