Shelby Cotner Obituary
On November 3, 1963, she was united in marriage to Jerry Cotner, who preceded his wife in death on June 26, 2007.
Mrs. Cotner worked as a seamstress for Garan Manufacturing and as a driver for Southwest Human Resource Agency. She was a member Counce Church of Christ.
Shelby Ann Cotner departed this life on July 3, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 84 years, 3 months, and 23 days.
She is survived by her son, Ricky Cotner; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her sisters, Leller Mae Dixon and Minnie Rae Dixon and brother, George Oneil McCain.
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450 Church Street P.O. Box 1027, Savannah, TN 38372
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