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Felicia Lee White Cochran, affectionately called “Niecy” by her siblings, passed away on August 25, 2024 after battling an illness for over 3 years. She was born June 12, 1957 in Three Rivers, to the union of Franklin White Sr. and Vera Pope White. Felicia spent her early childhood & adolescent years in Billings, Montana and later Madrid, Spain where her father was a Sergeant stationed in the United States Air Force. Upon the family returning to the United States during the late 1960’s, Felicia attended Three Rivers Community Schools where she participated in many social activities such as Talent Shows, The Marching Band Cheer Squad, and the Miss Three Rivers Beauty Pageant.
Graduating from Three Rivers High School in 1975, she attended Glen Oaks Community College to pursue a career in Social Work all while being Newlywed to Steven Cochran Sr. & becoming a Mother. Felicia was employed as a Library Clerk for the Three Rivers Public Library and later as a Receptionist for the Salvation Army of Fort Wayne.
Felicia had many talents. . . She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family. Her love for the 70’s Disco Music earned her the title “The Coffee Queen” on an Internet Music Podcast. Family & Friends enjoyed her many picture collage creations on Facebook of which she enjoyed making for whoever was celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary or an In Memory of a Loved One.
Felicia leaves to cherish her father: Franklin White Sr. (Beverly), Houston, TX, Three Sons: Steven Cochran Jr., Fort Wayne, Michael Cochran, Portage, MI & stepson Darrick Dear, Atlanta, GA. Three Daughters: Francine Looney (Johnny) Athens, GA, Mia Street, Fort Wayne, & Tia Street, Fort Wayne. Affectionately known as “Gammie” by her Eight grandchildren: Tatiyana Moore, Shayana Moore, Dominye Cochran, Amarion Cochran, Nazier Street, Deshawn James, Jamila Street, Lillie Street & the apple of her eye great granddaughter: NiYerie Cochran. Four brothers: Anthony White (Lucinda), Greer, SC, Carl White (Rebecca), Danville, KY, Timothy White (Jalondra), Rock Hill, SC, & Simeon White (Janette), Houston. Three Sisters: Pamela White, Sturgis, Sherry Dixon-Pope, Kalamazoo, & Rita Pickett, Chicago. Two Dear Friends: Beverly Headspeth & Hollie Clement. Also, a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews & Friends.
Felicia was preceded in death by her Life Partner Floyd Street Sr. Beloved Mother Vera L. White. One brother Franklin White Jr. Grandmothers: Una Jackson, & Rosetta Neil. Grandfathers: Clarence Pope Sr. & Bishop Charles White Sr. Niece: Anitra White & Nephew: James Harris.
Her family will receive friends Saturday, September 7, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Tony Bennett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.
