Martha Cothern O'Quin

Martha Cothern O'Quin obituary, Summit, MS

Martha Cothern O'Quin

Martha O'Quin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sharkey Funeral Home on Feb. 9, 2025.

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Martha Cothern O'Quin, 76, of the Enon community passed to her eternal home Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Billdora Senior Care in Tylertown, MS
Mrs. O'Quin was born September 12, 1948 to Arthur and Vondell Marbury Cothern.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John O'Quin; her brother Butch Cothern and sister-in-law, Lynn Cothern.
She is survived by her nephew, Dusty Cothern (Marilyn); niece, Melanie Cothern Weekley (Jeremy); sister-in-law, Linda Rottman (Jim); great nephews and nieces, cousins, special friends, Jerry and Sue Bates and family, and a host of friends at Billdora Senior Care.
Special thanks to the staff at Billdora Senior Care and Compassus Hospice for their excellent care.
Graveside services will be held at the Enon Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on February 13, 2025 with Rev. Cory Morris officiating.

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