Peggy Ann "Baker" Cotten
Peggy Ann "Baker" Cotten
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She was born in Chatham County, NC on May 16, 1946 to the late Nathan Felton Baker and Verna Thomas Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Peggy was an active member of Haywood Bible Church in Moncure. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Moncure Variety Store & Grill and Cotten's Camp Ground. She loved her community, family and especially her granddaughters.
Peggy is survived by her husband, of 63 years, Rudolph Cotten; sons Nathan Cotten and wife Anita, Perry Cotten and wife Becky; granddaughters Koltlyn Cotten, Willow Grace Cotten and sister Geraldine Clewis of Florida.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Noon in the mausoleum chapel of Lee Memory Gardens with Rev. Greg Little and Rev. Terry Pleasants officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Haywood Bible Church, PO Box 409, Moncure, NC 27559.
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Deborah Mize
October 8, 2025
Dear Peggy, I'm so thankful to have been a part of your life. I love you and will greatly miss our special talks. God truly blessed us with loving families and joyful moments with them. I trust God's word when he says we will all be together again. He blessed you with the love of your life, Rudolph. Rest in Jesus until I see you again. Love Geraldine Long Clewis
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Kevin Clewis
October 7, 2025
Hey aunt Peggy,
This is Kevin, mom (Geraldine Clewis)wanted me to tell you, we love you very much and thank sweet Jesus for taking care of her little sister.
Love you,
Clewis family
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