Mrs. Mattie Ila Cochran Bess, age 81, of Forrest City, died Monday, July 9, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Bess, born July 26, 1919, in Saline County, was the daughter of Houston Cochran and Mary Ellis Lancaster Cochran. She was a long time resident of Saline County and was a housewife and a member of the First Church of Nazarene.
Mrs. Bess is survived by two daughters, June Schmidt and Peggy Chism, both of Forrest City; a brother Dan Holland of Forrest City; a sister, Wanda "Bea" Soto of Heth, five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bess will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with visitation preceding from 4 to 7 p.m. A graveside service for Mrs. Bess will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Saline County at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ron Leggett officiating the service. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.