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ViAnn Vaughan
June 17, 2013 | Mt. Morris, MI
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Lucinda Cotner
Flint, Michigan
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COTNER, LUCINDA M. "LUCI"
Flint
Age 82, passed away after a brief illness Thursday, May 30, 2013 at her home. Visitation 12-8 PM Tuesday and 10 AM Wednesday until the time of service at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Jim Garfield of Higher Ground Ministries officiating. Luci will be laid to rest beside her husband, Walter in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Higher Ground Church in her memory. Lucinda was born in Boston, MA on July 12, 1930, the daughter of Peter and Mary Mendoza. She met and married Navy man Walter Lowell Cotner on December 6, 1948. They moved to Kalamazoo, while Walter attended college, and then to his hometown of Flint, MI, where they raised a family of four children. Luci worked her way through college while raising her family and graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a teaching degree. She later earned her Master's Degree while continuing her work at the Flint Public Schools. Her entire teaching career of 23 years was spent at Freeman Elementary, teaching third grade. She made many life-long friends there and remained in contact with some of her former students. Upon her retirement, she traveled with her many friends to other countries and throughout the U.S., mostly to Arizona and Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta, MI. Luci was a member of Higher Ground Ministries, Friends in Christ, and was recognized as Sunday School Teacher of the Year. She spent time painting, crochet and needlework, and enjoying her friends while shopping and dining out. Luci was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cotner, her parents, Peter and Mary Mendoza of Massachusetts, and Russel and Florence Cotner of Flint. Surviving
are her children, Keith Cotner
of Mississippi, Denise Colley, Bradley (Barbara) Cotner
and Sharon (Steve) Lucero; brother-in-law, Douglas (Sharon) Cotner; many grandchildren, Heather Colley, Kate Cotner, Erika Cotner, Kyle Cotner, Kurt Blevins, Katrina Blevins, Mike Lucero, Josh (Jen) Lucero and Kevin (Heather) Lucero; five great-grandchildren, Zoey Colley, Jacob Colley, Alyssa Lucero, Charlotte Bowlby and Gage Lucero; nieces and nephews.. Your condolences may
be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
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what a classy and intelligent lady.I enjoyed our talks when you were in room 2074 on 2 south tele. I will always remember you being a brave and so sweet of a person . You are in heaven. So sorry for your family for losing a beautiful person.I loved my gift of lotion,my favorite.I still have the little basket that it came in.
June 16, 2013
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Keith, Denise, Brad, and Sharon ... we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom will always be remembered by us as a good neighbor and lifelong friend with lots of wonderful memories from "the old days". We were out of town and feel bad we were unable to be with you during this sad time. Hope you are all doing well.
Lee and Beverly Poinsett
June 11, 2013
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Denise, you were one of my best friends growing up in the Berry Patch. Your mom and dad were like my second parents. Keith, Brad, and Sharon were like my second batch of siblings.
I visited with your mom at the last Wood Haven sing a long I attended with my dad. Dad passed in Feb. this year and I am convinced our parents are neighbors in heaven.
So sorry for your loss! Sorry I missed the funeral!
Love you all and God Bless.
Carla (Huber) Gibson
Carla Gibson
June 08, 2013 | Burton, MI
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Sharon and family~I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a beautiful person, just precious!! Your family has lost an angel and God has gained a special one! She will be sadly missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her. God Bless all of you!
Brenda Wright
June 04, 2013 | Flushing, MI
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Mrs. Cotner was a special person. Her guidance as a teacher was instrumental in helping many of her students suceed in life. I felt privileged to call her my friend.
Judy Wieloch
June 04, 2013 | Flint
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I don't know what to say that can comfort Luci's family in this time of grief. Denise, you are my dearest friend and I feel like I am losing my second mom. I hold you, Keith, Sharon Brad and all of your extended family in my payers. Remember I am there for all of you if needed. I will miss Luci. xoxo
Cathy Hall
June 03, 2013 | Flint, MI
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Sharone and family ,The Melzer Family is thinking of you all. Be good to each other and lean on each other . Our thoughts will be with you daily .She will be missed love you always ..Jen, Mike and Davis
June 03, 2013
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Mrs. Costner was such an amazing teacher! She meant so much to me growing up. I still have my polished rocks that I was awarded and cherish them to this day! I was fortunate to see her when I was up in Flint a few years ago. She still remembered me after all these years. I hope she knows what an impact she had on my life and so many others. Rest in peace Mrs. Cotner.
Renee Blinya
June 02, 2013 | Carrollton, TX
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