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Orva M. Cottrell

1929 - 2020

Orva M. Cottrell obituary, 1929-2020, Buffalo, IN

BORN

1929

DIED

2020

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Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Harrison Chapel

304 S. Chicago St

Royal Center, Indiana

Orva Cottrell Obituary

Orva M. Cottrell, 91, Buffalo, passed away peacefully at 6:48 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born Feb. 3, 1929, in Linden, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Lottie (Nichols) Carpenter. On Dec. 17, 1945, she married Arlen Cottrell Sr; he preceded in death on Nov. 11, 1999.
Orva was a homemaker. She enjoyed country music, puzzle books and going to church.
She was a member of Full Gospel Assembly in Knox.
Survivors include her children Stanley (Bonnie) Cottrell, Ohio, Jimmie (Jessica) Cottrell, Headlee, Arlen "Rich" Cottrell, Buffalo, Nancy (Frank) Gerard, Yeoman, Linda Taylor, Buffalo, Faye (Ed) Saubert, Buffalo, and Sue Cottrell, Buffalo; and brother Monzell Contrell, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by brothers Robert Cottrell and Larry Cottrell; sisters Mary Frushour, Geraldine Hall and Cloris Pullium; three grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center.
Private family services will be held and burial will follow at Bell Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Guardian Angel Hospice.
Orva's online guest book is available and condolences can be shared at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Monticello Herald Journal from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24, 2020.
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