Merle Cotton Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 9, 2025, at the age of 87, Merle Cotton in Columbus, Georgia, born in Abbeville, Alabama passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Cotton to pay them a last tribute.
As Merle departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Merle may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Merle leaves behind.
She is survived by: her husband Gene Cotton; and her children, Victoria Brocato (Larry), Todd McPherson, Pamela Mitchell (Mike), Rodney Cotton (Linda) and Chris Cotton (Christa). She is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
