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Joyce Cotton
January 19, 2017
Joyce Cotton, the matriarch of our family passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 18, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on August 12, 1939, to the late Ernest and Florence Caraway Green. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and was a born again believer in our Lord and Savior.
On Friday June 13, 1958, she was united in marriage with John David Cotton Sr. A union that stood the test of time and was an example to their children and grandchildren during their 58 years together. Along with Mr. Cotton, she is survived by her children, John Cotton Jr. (Gail), Jennifer Woodfin (Walt) and Julie Miller (Chad); grandchildren, Jonathan Cotton (Karmen), Allison Woodfin, Raeleigh Woodfin, Stewart Woodfin, John Edward Miller, Ansley Miller, Zoe Angus, and Daizee Angus; great-granddaughter, Kayley Cotton; and sister, Bernice Smith (Clifton). Preceding Joyce in death were her brothers, James Colvin, Eugene and L.C. Green.
Granny enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and was known for her signature dumplings and mashed potatoes. She looked forward to attending church on Sunday with her family and gathering around the dinner table to share good food and family time. She found great pleasure in mowing and landscaping her yard along with fishing in the pond with her grand kids.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 10 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 20, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Jonathan Cotton, Walt Woodfin, Chad Miller, Buddy Green, John Gene Green and Michael Floyd.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Walnut Hill Baptist Church building fund in memory of Joyce Cotton, 5741 Arthur Brown Road, Walnut Hill, FL 32568.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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A sad loss of a great woman. She is in heaven and the care of God Almighty. Let us rejoice in her journey in this life and praise for her eternal life with the Lord. Our sadness is for our loss but remember with a smile on our face that she is in heaven and loving every minute of it. Till we meet again beyond those pearly gates.