Rita Laverne Cothern Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rita Laverne Cothern of Arnold, Missouri, departing on January 24, 2026 at the age of 86. Rita leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Laverne Cothern to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otis Potter and Ethel Potter; her husband Daniel Cothern; and her siblings, Floyd, Harold, Charles, Taylor, Elmer, John, Sharon and Mary Potter.
She is survived by: her children, Denise Hughes, Danny Cothern and Elmer Cothern (Christy); her grandchildren, Tommy Hughes, Jeffrey Hughes (Krista), Danielle Berry, Casey Akins (Kenny), Tosha Debold (Jon), Elmer Cothern Jr. (Gerri), Kyle Cothern (Rachael), Sherri Fergus and Jeffrey Rousan; and her siblings, Roger Bailey (Wanda), Bonnie Ray (late Larry) and Rick Potter (late June).
Memorial donations in Rita's Honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com.
