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Wanda Cotten Obituary

Cotten, Wanda Adkins Aug. 25th, 1920 - Sept. 16, 2009 Wanda A. Cotten went to be with her Lord & Savior on September 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry & Maude Adkins; sisters & brother Viola Henslee, Louise Lehman, & John Adkins; and her husband of 65 years, Charles V. Cotten. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl & son-in-law, Bill Elder, along with nieces & nephews. Born in Mineola, Texas August 25, 1920, she was reared in Fort Worth, married and moved to Dallas in 1949 where she lived in University Park for over 55 years. Wanda was a warm, loving and caring daughter, wife, mother, and friend. She was a charter member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Among her great joys in life were good music, dancing, & gardening. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 21st 11:00 AM at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. If desired, memorials may be made to PCPC.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Sep. 19, 2009.

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