Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Bessa Cochran, age 92, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her home. She was born September 13, 1930 to Andrew and Linnie Viola Edwards in Ellijay, Georgia. Bessa is survived by her sons, Danny Cochran of Pickens County, Larry Cochran of Pickens County; daughter, Pat Gibson of the Jerusalem Community; grandchildren, Chad Cochran, Josh Gibson, Jessica Chastain; sister, Dessa Caylor of the Jerusalem Community. Several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Cochran and daughter, Judy Chumley. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Joseph Hightower officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. (251 Pinhook Road; Ranger, GA 30734) The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Friday, May 12, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.