Sarah J. Coco, 97, Helena, passed away May 21 in Hot Springs. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish in Helena. Sarah was one of nine children born to Giovannina and Rosario Coco. She is preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Sarah leaves behind one brother: Brother Anthony Coco SJ, of Grand Coteau, La., many nieces and nephews and a special son and daughter: Joe and Stephanie Murphy of Hot Springs. The funeral Mass was held Friday, May 24 in Helena, with pall bearers Marty Coco, Joe Murphy, Joe Saia Jr.,Eddie Saia, Donnie Liker and Paul Black. Memorials can be sent to the Southern Jesuits, New Orleans, St. Jude or to St Mary Church, 123 Columbia St., Helena 72342
