Barbara Elliott Cottrell

Barbara Elliott Cottrell obituary, Statesville, NC

Barbara Elliott Cottrell

Barbara Cottrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tribute Cremation Society - Statesville on Dec. 3, 2024.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Aunt and friend to many, Barbara Elliott Cottrell, 86, passed away on 11/7/2024 in Mooresville, NC. Barbara was born to Fredrick and Margaret Young, on May 24, 1938, in Durham, England. She moved to Greenville, Mississippi in 1950, and was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Willie Elliott and Ernest D. Elliott, respectively. After studying at Mississippi Baptist College, she worked 30+ years as an elementary school teacher in West Virginia and Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Guy Jones Cottrell III, until his death in 2020. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Guy Jones Cottrell IV (Wendy) and Heather Cottrell Creel (Kenneth). She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Caroline Hargis, Haley Creel, Kathryn Creel, Hannah Creel, and her one great-grandchild, Holly Hargis.
Please join us as we celebrate our beloved Barbara's life at:
Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church
December 16th, 2024 @ 3:00 PM
A reception to follow at The Sweet Spot, 10050 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider donating to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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December 13, 2024

Lucy McLaughlin friend from church posted to the memorial.

December 4, 2024

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation posted to the memorial.

December 3, 2024

Tribute Cremation Society - Statesville posted an obituary.

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Lucy McLaughlin friend from church

December 13, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

December 4, 2024

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is truly sorry for your family's loss. Please contact Jake Meding if we can provide any information or support during this difficult time. He can be reached at [email protected] or 312-854-2627. Thank you.

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