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May 2, 1934 – Nov. 30, 2024

NATCHEZ – Mrs. Cotten was born on May 2, 1934, in Natchez, the daughter of Hugh and Kathryn King. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother.

After graduating from Natchez Adams High School, she went on to study cosmetology in Natchez, then later worked in the radiology department at Jefferson Davis Memorial Hospital.

She was a lifelong member of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, making many trips to watch the Atlanta Braves baseball games, fishing with her husband, playing bridge with her weekly group, singing in the church choir, and Girl Scout leader, baking, sewing, and crocheting.

Mrs. Cotten was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Kathryn King; her husband, James E. “Jim” Cotten, Jr.; and grandson, Michael James Wilson.

Survivors include her son, James V. Cotten; daughter, Dixie Smitherman (Mark); daughter, Jeanie McCalip (John) all of Natchez; sister, Wanda King Bradley of Houma, LA.; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 65 Morgantown Road, Natchez, MS 39120.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at lairdfh.com.