Shirley June Cotton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley June Cotton of Mapleton, Illinois, whose life came to an end on August 9, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley June Cotton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Martin and Anna Martin; her siblings, Lois, Thelma, Charles, Henry, George, Forrest, Loren, Marlyn, Paul and Raymond; her son-in-law Don Ashurst; and her grandchildren, Jessica VanWye and Dan Ashurst.
She is survived by: her spouse Merl E. Cotton Jr.; her daughters, Debra June Ashurst (late Don) of Peoria, Tammy Yvonne VanWye Sr. (Eric) of Bartonville, Toni Ann Greving (Dave) of Pekin and Kelly Jo Cotton (Eric Todd) of Peoria; and her grandson Gerald W. Adams Jr. (Gak) of Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LaMarsh Baptist Church, St. Jude, or Wounded Warrior Project.
