Evelyn Cochran Herrin, age 96, of Cornelia, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her residence following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and numerous friends.
Born on December 10, 1926, in Homer, Georgia. She was a daughter of the late William O. and Mabel Carter Cochran. Mrs. Herrin and her family have owned and operated Forest Lane Mini Mart for many years. She loved gardening! She and her sisters would plant and harvest sufficient vegetables every year to supply multiple families and her floral display around her house gave pleasure to many passersby. Above all, she loved and enjoyed her family – especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren!
Evelyn was a very active and long-time member of B.C. Grant Baptist Church. She enjoyed attending Sunday School and had, for years, participated in Bible Schools, choir, providing meals, and countless other activities sponsored by her church. Evelyn believed in the power of prayer and was a prayer warrior who continually prayed for those in need. She touched the lives of many in her community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Perry Herrin; sisters, Margaret Maney, Eloise Shirley, and Joann Cochran; brothers, Jewell, Harold, Bobby, W.O., Theron, and Wilton Cochran.
Survivors include her daughter, Rita Herrin of Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Herrin (Janice) and Rodney Herrin (Kelley), all of Cornelia; grandchildren, Jonathan Herrin (Emily) of Clarkesville, Jessi Herrin of Cornelia, and Sam Herrin of Auburn, GA; great-grandchildren, Hamp, Price, and Bennett Herrin; sisters, BJ Bohler of Snellville, and Laverne Walls of Greenville, South Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Swayne Cochran (Sue) of Lula; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family expresses a special thank you to her caregivers, the Pruitt Health Hospice team, and all who visited, called, or sent cards during her illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Rev. Swayne Cochran, Dr. Michael Shirley, and Rev. Daniel Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until funeral time on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to B.C. Grant Baptist Church, 1405 B.C. Grant Road, Alto, Georgia 30510.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
