Mrs. Lyndia Faye Cochran, 87, of Murray, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Lyndia was born on August 29, 1938 in Murray, KY, to the late Vernon Jackson and Willie B. Miller Jackson.
“Miss. Lyndia”, as she was known, devoted her life to the art of dance, sharing her passion with generations of students over more than 40 years of teaching. Through her work in studios across several Kentucky and Tennessee counties, she inspired confidence, grace, and discipline in countless young dancers. Her students became like family to her—many remaining dear friends throughout her life. In addition, she was a proud member and past president of the Southern Association of Dance Masters.
Beyond her career, she lived a life marked by faith and service. A longtime member of First Baptist Church in Murray, she took part in numerous mission trips to Brazil, where she joyfully shared God’s love.
Outside the studio and church, she cherished time on the water—boating, laughing, and making memories with family and friends on Kentucky Lake. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, many friends, and the hundreds of students whose lives she touched through dance.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 52 years, Mr. James Dale Cochran.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include her son, Chad Cochran (Missy) of Murray, KY; her daughter, Trina Cooper (Ken) of Camden, TN; her brother, Ralph Jackson (Linda Bea) of Columbia, KY; three grandchildren, Kaitlin Priestley (Mac), Hannah Kroeger (Kurt), Hunter Cochran; two great grandchildren, Lily and Clara Priestly, as well as, nieces and nephews, Kara Canerdy, Matt Jackson, Britt Jackson and a host of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are set for 11 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Boyd Smith and Jeremy Hudgin will officiate and burial will follow at Murray City Cemetery.
Her family welcomes visitors from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel.
Expresssions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071 or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 S 4th St, Murray, KY 42071.
The Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
