Karen Hyde Cochran, 52, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away after a short, courageous battle with cancer, on June 15, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Kenneth and Margie Sigmon Hyde and was preceded in death by a sister, Kimberly Hyde. Karen was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and looked forward to her annual family beach trips. Her grandchildren were the center of her world and she loved spoiling them. Her kindness and loving spirit will be missed dearly by everyone who knew and loved her.

SURVIVORS: Of the home: Husband, Timothy (Tim) James Cochran and two grandchildren, Nathaniel and Elijah Roper

Children: Dustin Roper, Shelby, NC, Kristen Roper, Blacksburg, SC, Timmy Cochran (Heather), Kings Mountain, NC, and Michelle Stevens, Kings Mountain, NC

Nine Grandchildren

Sisters: Kathy Hyde, Boiling Springs, NC and Kennie Hyde Bowen (Donnie), Kings Mountain, NC

Special Nephews: Benjamin Beck, Michael Marlow, and Daniel Marlow

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverends Ricky Sigmon and Mike Chambers officiating

VISITATION: Friday, June 18, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA