COCHRAN - Paula (nee Keister) August 16, 1950 - September 9, 2021. Born in Lockport, NY, Paula Cochran passed peacefully from this life at Niagara Hospice House, also in Lockport. Raised in Clarence, she graduated from Clarence High School in 1968 and from the University at Buffalo with an English degree in 1972. She served with distinction in the Air Force from 1979 until 1989. Mrs. Cochran returned to Clarence in 2002, where she continued her love of mothering, gardening, and creating delicious holiday meals for family and friends. She is survived by her children, Joseph, Michael, and Maryann; and her former husband, James. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Thelma Keister of Clarence; and her sister, Cathleen Fewore, of Cape Cod, MA. Paula will be interred at the Clarence Fillmore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Breast Cancer Foundation in Paula's memory. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435, 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com