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Irene Cottrell Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Irene V. Cottrell, 86, of Zanesville passed away August 5, 2011 at Genesis Hospice.
She was born March 10, 1925 at West Virginia, the daughter of the late John N. Vincent and Vina Copen.
Irene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was employed at BF Goodrich and during WWII she was a "Rosie the Riveter".
She is survived by daughters Sharon R.(Keith) Stevens, Geneva K. Cottrell both of Zanesville, half-sisters Joyce and Mary of Florida, grandchildren Robert Watton, John Newton, Jeremy Stevens, Jessica Harper, Melissa O'riain, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband Robert H. Cottrell a WWII veteran, son Robert D. Cottrell, sister Osie Miller, three younger siblings.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Monday August 8, 2011 at the DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 9, 2011. Interment will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a note of condolence please visit www.delongbakerlanning.com
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Tammie Hanna-Lizon
August 9, 2011
We are thinking of you during this difficult time and we pray that the comfort of God will help you get through the coming days. All our love.
Glenna Simon
August 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.I am so sorry for your loss.May God bless and comfort you, During this difficult time.
Debbie Jackson(Savage)
August 8, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you during this difficult time.
August 7, 2011
Mrs. Cottrell, thank you for your service during World War II. You were a strong lady to be a 'Rosie the Riveter' during a trying time in America. Bless you and may you rest in peace. Sincerely, A Zanesville Resident
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Beth Denny
August 7, 2011
Sorry for your lose.She was a very good person she will be missed
Charles & Julie Wallace
August 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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