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Beverly Cotton Obituary

Beverly Ann Cotton PORTSMOUTH - Beverly Ann Cotton, 62, of the 1300 block of Wool Ave., died June 1, 2010 in Norfolk. She was a native of Portsmouth and was a food service employee for Portsmouth Public Schools. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board, Save-Our-Sons Ministry and Vacation Bible School. She was a 1968 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School. Survivors include her daughter, Nicole R. Cotton Tabron of Portsmouth; sister, Carolyn Green (Benjamin) of Suffolk; brother, Michael Cotton Sr. (Esther) of Bear, Del.; one grandchild, Cyriss G. Tabron of Portsmouth; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and -nephews and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday, June 5, at 1 p.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church with Pastor LeRoy Hill Jr. presiding. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 4, 2010.

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Natalie Faulks-Jackson

June 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Continue to look to the hills from where your strength comes from. Beverly will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and caring spirit.

Anthony Pearson

June 7, 2010

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Beverly Cotton. I am certain that her extended family and friends will miss her terribly. May you find comfort in the Everlasting Arms of our Lord.

(Rev.) Anthony Pearson (Chesterfield, VA)

Mary Jones-Casper

June 5, 2010

I graduated from I.C.Norcom with Beverly and we grew up in Ebenezer. She was a sweet person, always had a smile.

Morris Alvina Staton

June 5, 2010

Nicole and Family,

Beverly Ann was always a part of the Rollins family reunions and other special celebrations. She will truly be missed. May the peace and comfort of God always be with you as you remember her and the wonderful life she lived.

From: Vina (Dwight's sister)

Lisa Mitchell

June 5, 2010

To Nicole Cotton and the Cotton family and relatives: So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Connie & Robert Parks

June 4, 2010

To the family of Beverly Cotton,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of bereavement. May you find comfort as share memories of her life. God bless each of you.

June 4, 2010

Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of family and friends.May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Carolista C. Eady

Dawne (Vaughan) Brown

June 4, 2010

On behalf of the family of the late Eugene and Catherine Vaughan, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Cotton, Bryant and Vaughan families. May God provide you with comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time.

Paulette Mitchell

June 4, 2010

To the Cotton Family,
I have know Beverly since child hood. She was like a sister to me. She will be truely missed!

Frank Harvey

June 4, 2010

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy extends to your family during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your joyous memories while you celebrate Beverly's life.

Teicher Patterson

June 4, 2010

Nicole, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Ms. Beverly Cotton. During this difficult time, know that God is too wise to make a mistake. Trust and know that God will answer your questions, heal your heart and dry every tear. Earth has not sorry that heaven can not heal. Got you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Anthon Thomas

June 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ramona Sears Ransom

June 4, 2010

To the Cotton, Bryant, and Vaughan familes, my sincere sympathy to each of you. Beverly's life was a testimony of who God was to her. She was always a helper of others. I fondly remember her at the cook-out's that were at my aunt and uncle's home. She had that quiet smile. Beverly LIVED the life that most people just talk about. I know that she will be missed by all of you and my family as well. Please know that you all are in my thougts and prayers. God Bless you now and always Nicole. From "the other cousin". Ramona.

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