Thelma Cottrell

Thelma Jean Robbins Cottrell

Thelma Robbins Cottrell, age 74, passed away February 28, 2006 at UT Hospital. Born Nov. 10, 1931, in St. Charles, Virginia. Member of Gap Creek Baptist Church. She was an avid reader, loved cross word puzzles and cooking. She was a beautiful woman with a positive outlook that always put her family first, a wonderful mom, mother-in-law, and nana. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Earnest Wagner and Dora Stewart Robbins; and sons, Douglas Keith Cottrell, Jr. and Alan Randolph Cottrell; brother, Rondal Ray Robbins.

Survivors,

husband of 56 years,

Keith Cottrell, Arthur, TN.;

son,

Terry Cottrell, Atlanta, GA.;

daughters,

Gloria Cottrell, Knoxville, TN.,

Carol Cottrell (Jim) White, Powell, TN.,

Teresa Hope (Joe) Cottrell Palazzola, Knoxville, TN.;

daughter-in-law,

Cathy Davis Cottrell, Arthur, TN.;

granddaughter,

Tiffani Nicole Cottrell;

special friends and caregivers,

Grace Brock,

Donna Pressnell,

Scarlett Massengill,

Housecall Home Health;

special friends,

Annette Francisco,

Mary Ann Goetz;

Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Reece Valley Chapel with

Rev. Ray Collett officiating. Music by Gap Creek Singers. Graveside service Friday 10:00 a.m. in the Cottrell Johnson Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869 3651 or 626 4249. www.reecefh.com