Shirley Ann Cottengim (Mansfield)'s Obituary
Shirley Ann Cottengim, daughter of Floyd Kelley and Alpha Cartwright Kelley, was born February 4, 1942 in Tipton, California and departed this life on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her son’s home in Macomb, Missouri at the age of seventy-nine years, six months, and eight days.
On July 21, 1958 she was united in marriage to Glen Jack Cottengim and to this union five children were born. Jack preceded her in death on August 28, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Dean Cottengim, three brothers, Carl, Noel Dean, and Lowell Kelley, and a sister, Sue Matney. Shirley is survived by two sons, Danny Cottengim and wife, Becky, of Macomb, Denver Cottengim and wife, Cindy, of Mansfield; two daughters, Glenda Bowman and husband, Thomas, of Irving, Texas, Terri Tabor and husband, Rocky, of Ava; nine grandchildren, Mark Cottengim, Holly Cottengim, Amanda Cottengim, Shane Tabor and wife, Kristen, Brandon Bowman and wife, Kristina, Marissa Bowman, Grant Bowman, Cody Cottengim and wife, Jenifer, and Aaron Cottengim and wife, Jessica; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Woods of Mansfield; three brothers, Jesse Kelley and wife, Barbara, of Ozark, Rick Kelley and wife, Nancy, of Mansfield and Bill Kelley of Mansfield; seven sisters-in-law, Billie Kelley, Barbara Kelley and Lucille Kelley, Linda Cottengim, Donna Sue Cottengim, Sue Iorg, and Mary Williams; many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. She was born in California but lived most of her life in the Wright County area where she was a nurse. Shirley made a profession of faith in Christ many years ago and was a current member of the Fordland Freewill Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed antiquing. She and Jack loved going to Bluegrass Festivals and raising Haflinger horses. But spending time with her family, especially the grandkids brought her the most enjoyment. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will always cherish the many great times we had together.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Curtis Cemetery and made through the funeral home.
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