Emma Jean Cotter

Emma Jean Cotter, age 76 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, April 14, 2024. 

Emma was preceded in death by her parents John P. Byles, Sr. and Rebecca Byles as well as her baby boy Frank Eugene Cotter. Emma was the youngest to seven siblings who also preceded her in death: Violet Harrison, Dorothy Lee Moore, Mildred Speights, Violet Harrison, Dorothy Lee Moore, Mildred Speights, Shirley Scott, Helen Douglas, and John P. Byles Jr.

Emma is survived by devoted daughter Darla (Preston) Crowder; son Timothy Cotter (Inger Butler Fiance); grandchildren Ronald Cherry, JoQuista Cotter, Preston L. Crowder, A’Sean Cotter; sister-in-law Johnella Byles; devoted nieces: Violet Offutt and Sara Brown; Lifelong friends: Dixie, Gloria, Lenora, Margaret, and Edith, numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.