Beverly Ann "Howard" Cottrell

Beverly Ann "Howard" Cottrell obituary

Beverly Ann "Howard" Cottrell

Beverly Cottrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mason-Gelder Funeral Home, Inc. on Jul. 21, 2025.
On Monday, June 16 at 8:14 PM Beverly Ann Howard Cottrell 77 , took her final earthly breath & her 1st look at our Savior and Heavenly Father!

She was born on December 1st 1947 at their home on Kay Street in Pitcairn PA. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Clair Howard & Agnes Ruth Burns Howard. She was the youngest of 3 children. In addition to her parents, Beverly was proceeded in death by her late husband, Robert Charles Cottrell Sr. & their two month old baby daughter Tracy Lynn Cottrell. Beverly is survived by her brother, Leonard Clair Howard Jr. & his wife Catherine McHue Howard of Melbourne Florida , & her sister, Cynthia Grace Howard also of Melbourne Florida. She is also survived by her children, Robert C. Cottrell Jr. & wife Darlene of Jeannette PA, Shelly Ann Cottrell , Eric Mead Cottrell & wife Jaycee of Bovard PA, son , Charles Joseph Mimnaugh & fiancé, Lynelle of Jeannette PA, son, David Paul Mimnaugh & wife Pamela of Hempfield PA. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren, great grandchildren, & several nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM, at Heritage Baptist Church , 1015 Lowry Avenue, Jeannette PA 15644. Pastor Robert D. Ross officiating.

All friends and family are welcome.

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