Juanita L. Cottongim

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Juanita L. Cottongim, 83, Greencastle, formerly of Belle Union, passed away on Dec. 9, 2010 in Greencastle. She was born on Feb. 5, 1927 in Johnson County, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Clayton D. and Annie [Scudder] Smith.

She married Clarence Edward Cottongim on April 17, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1993. She was a homemaker and a long-time member of the New Providence Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Joan Malott and husband Richard of Indianapolis, her brothers, Roderick Smith and wife Beverly of Reelsville, Lester "Red" Smith of Morgantown, Steve Smith of Helmsburg and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the New Providence Church with Pastor Larry Remke officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time. Interment will be in the New Providence Cemetery.

In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her son Danny C. Cottongim and her brother Chester Smith.

Condolences maybe sent to the family at: cds@whitakerfuneralhome.net