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NANCY COTTEN Obituary
Greensboro, N.C. - Nancy Jo Cotten, 68, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Wesley Long Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2012, at Forbis and Dick-North Elm Chapel. Pastor Dan Baker will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Nancy Jo was born June 14, 1943, in Lillybrook, West Virginia, to the late James Leon and Martha Ruth Gallagher Lusher. She retired from Gilbarco after 27 years of service. Nancy enjoyed sitting on her patio, feeding and watching her birds, feeding her deer and just being outdoors. She will be remembered for her love of music and dancing as well as being the best and neatest homemaker and cook. She will be greatly missed by her husband, her children, family, friends and anyone that was fortunate enough to have known her. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Cotten; three daughters: Kimberli, Krista and Kelli Jo; son, Shawn; step-son Tommy; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three brothers: Frank, Leon and Billy Lusher of Florida. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Forbis and Dick, N. Elm Street Chapel.
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Sandra Kaye Vazquez
April 2, 2025
Missing you my cousin. Your family is growing and beautiful. We wish you were here and pray you RIP. Wish we could have more fun together it will never be the same. Sandy
Sandy vazquez
April 26, 2024
I I still miss you and think of our memories always. We love you. Your kids and grand and great grand are making you so proud. Wish we could have one more time together. Rip sandy
Sandra Vazquez
April 28, 2021
I still miss you so much cousin. Loved you so much.... blessings
michaele lamb
June 26, 2019
I sure miss Nancy, she was a dear friends for so long and everyday that goes by I wish I could pull in her driveway one more time and spend the day with her.
Bob Craig
May 9, 2012
What a kind and helpful friend she was to me when we worked together.
Mary Wood
May 4, 2012
Tommy, we are so sorry for your loss of your beloved wife. I know she will be truly missed. Cherish those wonderful memories. May God bless you at this difficult time in your life.
Mary Ann & Kelvin Wood
Michaele Lamb
May 3, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to Nancy's family & friends at this time of sorrow and loss. I met Nancy at Gilbarco and worked with her for many years. She was the best friend to me for over 20 years. Words cannot express how much I will miss her! Rest in peace, sweet lady...I'll treasure the memories forever. God bless & keep you always...
Lynnetta Baldwin
May 3, 2012
My condolences to the family. I worked with Nancy at Gilbarco. She was always very pleasant and greeted everyone with a smile.
Donna Boulware
May 3, 2012
My prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace old friend.
Sonja Buskey
May 2, 2012
Tom and all of the family; I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I love Nancy dearly and am thankful that she was my friend for thirty years. My heart goes out to you all.
ellie mcleod
May 2, 2012
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. She will be missed and it was a blessing to have known her and worked with her many years ago.
Dylana Vaden
May 2, 2012
So sorry to the girls and Shawn for the loss of your mother. "Nana" was loved and will always be remembered. She is in a beautiful place. May God give you peace at this difficult time. Love and prayers.
Natasha Tatum Anderson
May 2, 2012
Nancy was a nice lady who will be greatly missed. I met Nancy while she was working at Gilbarco. God bless the family. She will be greatly missed.
Sandy Vazquez
May 2, 2012
I will miss my cousin more than anyone can know, we grew up together, and had lots of wonderful memories, raising our children, next door to each other, and so much more... her brothers and she were my brothers and sisters, so this is so hard to believe. God knows best, I send all my love to her children, brothers, husband, and all the other's that knew her as Nana. God Bless rest in peace my dear Nancy...
Susan Cassell
May 2, 2012
Nancy will be missed by many. She was a wonderful person and friend
Love and Prayers
Preston Glass
May 2, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I knew Nancy from working at Gilbarco and she was always a joy to talk to. I know she will be missed.
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