Funeral Services for Verda Christine Cochran, Age 91 of Koshkonong, Missouri will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at The Clary Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in The Bailey Cemetery, Alton, Missouri.
Verda Christine (Bridges) Cochran, age 91 of Koshkonong, MO, was born October 8, 1934, in Alton, MO, and passed away May 20, 2026.
Survivors include: her husband of almost 53 years, Charles Cochran; 2 daughters, Romona Hampton & husband Robert of Thayer, MO, Nicole Haynes & husband Brandon of Thayer, MO; 2 sons, Robbie Puccetti of Mammoth Spring, AR, and Randy Puccetti of West Plains, MO; 9 grandchildren, Stacey, Marty, Ragan, Shawna, Clinton, Hattie, Hudson, Hallie, and Haven; several great-grandchildren; 4 siblings, Arlene Birmingham, Judy Jones, Cathy Crass, and Dennis Bridges; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded by: her parents, Clint and Glyna (Alcorn) Bridges; her first husband, Robert Pucetti; her siblings, Donnie Bridges, Fern Gwaltney, Joe Bridges, Carson Bridges, Phillip Bridges; 1 daughter, Rhonda Melton.
Christine was the best cook in Oregon County, who loved to fish, garden and sew. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
