Joan Eloise Cottrell
Joan Eloise Cottrell
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Joan was born on July 10, 1933, to her loving parents Archie and Ruth Patterson in Alba, MI. Joan would go on to receive her GED and later find a career she loved, Joan worked very hard for 26 years as a Sales Representative for Avon. In Joan's' spare time she loved to craft as well as going to thrift stores.
Joan was married to Laurence R. Cottrell, together Joan and Laurence had 2 wonderful children, Robert (Nancy) Cottrell and Sandra Kay Bogue. She found much joy in being a grandmother to her beloved 5 grandchildren and to her many great-grandchildren. Joan was also a loving sister to Thomas John Patterson and James Arthur Patterson. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Laurence, parents Archie and Ruth as well as her siblings Robert, Carlton, and Patricia.
A visitation for Joan will be held at Vanderbilt Community Church on Saturday October 4, 2025 from 10am to 11am with funeral services starting at 11am. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Bifoss.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested for donations to be made to Vanderbilt Community Church.
Please share your stories and memories of Joan at the "Share a Memory" section. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Nelsons Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. www.CareByNelsons.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joan, please visit our floral store.
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Jean Warner Ellison
November 17, 2025
You have my deepest condolences, this is Jean Warner Ellison, i'm the daughter of Bob & Iona Warner. Joan and Murph came to see mom & dad when they came to Florida. They all met in Virginia around the time i was born in 1953. I always had the best time with them, always laughing and just being together brought so much fun! I will truly miss her. Love to all of you!!
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