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Marguerite Reynolds Cottrell
Marguerite Reynolds Cottrell, 83, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Cardinal Senior Living. She was born on January 30, 1940, to the late Roy Maynard Reynolds, and Willie Scott Key Reynolds.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, James Charlie Cottrell, and Edward Davis Bowden; brothers, Earl Reynolds, PFC John “Lil Jack” Reynolds, Ray Reynolds, Dean Reynolds; sisters, Doris Wilford, Lois Meador, and Cornelia Reese; nephews, Gorrie “Jr” Lee Meador, Jack Defibaugh, Ronnie Meador and Dennis Meador.
Marguerite was a member of Otterville United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was known for her extraordinary cooking and baking. One of her families’ favorite things was her Pineapple Ice Cream. Marguerite enjoyed traveling going to Hawaii, Texas, and many others. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Brenda Walker (Randy), Charlie “Mike” Cottrell (Tammy) and Robbie Dean Cottrell (Becky); grandchildren, Jeremy Walker (Rachel), Shannon Walker (Crystal), Brandon Cottrell, Charlie Cottrell, Michael Cottrell (Amanda) and Anthony Cottrell (Kimmy); great-grandchildren, Kayla, Gavin, Alyssa, Carla, Tyler, Aiden, Brantley, Paisley and Everlee.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford with the Rev. Mark Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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Prayers and love to the family. She held a special place in my heart. Rest in peace Aunt Marguerite.
Posted by Davey Reynolds on March 8, 2023
Marguerite, I'll miss you everyday. You were a wonderful friend. We had so much fun together. I'm thankful that you are no longer suffering. Love you till the cows come home.
Posted by Doris Tolley on March 7, 2023
I will Always love you Marguerite and miss you forever we always had so much fun together on bus trips and out to lunch you took me places I had never been I will miss you forever and love you til the cows come home Doris
Posted by Doris Tolley on March 7, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Marguerite was a beautiful & sweet lady. My thoughts & prayers with her family🙏💐
Posted by Kandy shackelford on March 7, 2023
My condolences to the Cottrell family and friends.
Posted by Freda Reynolds Easterly on March 7, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Marguerite , for many years at Piedmont Label . That was when work was fun,fun and we enjoyed going to work. Such a beautiful person to work with . Rest in peace my dear friend .Prayers for the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽💐
Posted by Gaynell D Ferris on March 6, 2023
My dear mother in law, our family will not be the same without you. But, I am glad that you are no longer suffering and you have a new body and mind in heaven. You will be severely missed. Much love…
Posted by Rebecca Cottrell on March 6, 2023
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