Vivian L. Cotton

Vivian L. Cotton obituary, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Vivian L. Cotton

Vivian Cotton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2015.
Vivian was born November 2, 2013 in Chicago to parents Michael and Lisa Cotton. She was born 13 weeks early, and was a fighter from the very beginning. She suffered from epilepsy, due to hydrocephaly. However that didn't stop her from enjoying backrubs and cuddle sessions with her mother and older sister Caroline. Vivian has touched many lives with her story and has inspired those around her with her strength. Vivian entered into rest April 19, 2015 at St. John Medical Center in Detroit. She is survived by her parents, grandparents Shery and David Cotton, and John (Kris) Nish and Cecilia (Jim) Nish, and her sister Caroline. A Memorial Service will be held for Vivian 11am on Thursday at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms. Rev. Dr. Peter Henry will officiate For more about Vivian's life story please visit Caringbridge.org or Cureepilepsy.org In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CURE epilepsy

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