Dorothy Jean Cochran-Holder

Dorothy Jean Cochran-Holder, 81, of Dawsonville, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

She will lovingly be remembered by her family and friends. Dorothy leaves behind 5 children, Laurie Singleton (Tony Singleton), Lornia Minshall, Jeffrey Holder (Sheila Deyton) Jerry Holder, Kristy Cook (Jamy Cook). She has 19 Grandchildren, Amber Singleton (Derek Abbott), Kyle Singleton (Katie Singleton), Crystal Rarick (Robert Rarick), Elizabeth Davidson (James Davidson), Hilary Wesolowski (Cody Wesolowski) Frankie Mullins, Amanda Holder, little Jeffery, Tracey Holder, Gage Holder, Jerriann Holder, Paul Holder, Kourtney Graham (Tyler Graham), Seth Holder, Jessica Worley, Norbert Gausepohl, Evelyn Gausepohl, and Paedan Cook. She had 31 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Frank Monroe Holder of many years, parents, Boone and Pearl Cochran, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Dorothy was born on July 7, 1943 in Fannin County, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. She spent most of her childhood in Ohio. She moved back to Georgia in her teenage years, in Cherokee County where she met her husband, Frank. She had several different jobs but she was mostly a stay-at-home mother and homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, crocheting, cooking for her family and spending time with them. Dorothy was a huge fan of Elvis, and loved her dog, Sammie Joe. She loved watching for birds and having her coffee every morning. She was a resident of Dawson County for 5 years before the death of her husband, then she moved to Blairesville, GA for some time before moving back to Dawsonville in 2008. Dorothy was an unwavering believer in God and trusted in Him fully.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4 p.m. at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Andy Wallace will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 5 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday, June 6 from 2 p.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Goshen Baptist Church, PO Box 1055, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.