Margaret Cochran Brendle

Franklin, NC - Margaret Cochran Brendle, age 71, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Born in Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Ledford Cochran. She was married to the late Stan Brendle who died May 23, 2011. Mrs. Brendle owned and operated the Pizza Peddler Restaurant, along with her husband Stan, for 31 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she loved cooking, playing softball, crossword puzzles, bingo and playing cards.

Mrs. Brendle is survived by three sons, Dale Brendle of Memphis, TN, Butch Brendle and wife Sandra and Stacy Lionel Brendle all of Franklin, NC; four sisters, Linda Owenby of Franklin, NC, Jane Cochran, Dalphene Wilson and Jean Remke all of Bryson City, NC; two brothers, Wayne Cochran of Bryson City, NC and Bud Cochran of Murphy, NC and three grandchildren, Kayla Alyse Brendle, Sarah Carpenter and Talyah Belzie Brendle. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruby Russell, Faye Barker, Hazel Simons and Lexie Hampton and one brother, Johnny Cochran.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Potts, Rev. Tim Hayes and Rev. Ernie Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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