Zerita Glenn Cottrell Obituary
The family of Zerita Glenn Cottrell of Bloomington, Illinois announces her passing on September 12, 2026. Zerita, born on March 2, 1938 in Newburgh, Indiana, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Zerita Glenn Cottrell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Smith and Evelyn Hitch; her husband Ralph "Earl" Cottrell; her grandparents, Maude and Clyde Hitch; her brother Ronald Corbett Smith; her daughters, Candy Painter and Pamela Lambert; and her grandchildren, Danielle Sheehan and Keith Sheehan.
She is survived by: her sons-in-law, Jordan Bundy-Painter and Tim Bundy-Painter; her sister-in-law Doris Smith; her nephew Scott Smith (Teri); and her nieces, Tami Kastle (Ron) and Sheryl Ashby.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the East Lawn Funeral Home (1102 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Bistro (316 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701).
