of Memphis, TN
January 12, 1930 - September 6, 2014
Ruby Sanders Cotten, beloved wife and mother, sister and aunt, died September 6, 2014 at the age of 84. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Bobby D. Cotten and two children, Bradley Cotten of San Francisco, CA and Valerie A. Cotten of Fort Collins, Co. She also leaves three sisters, Juanita Barnes, Marie Swift, and Rebecca Watkins, and a brother, Billy Sanders.
Ruby was an accomplished photographer and gardener. Her photography documented her passion for the natural world including her extensive knowledge of plants and birds. Ruby enjoyed traveling with her family and her trips took her to Guatemala, Mexico, Belize and Canada as well as numerous camping trips to the American West.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 at Roller Funeral Home 3651 Austin Peay Highway. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 10 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3700 North Germantown Pkwy.
I always felt so close to Ruby even through I have lived away from Memphis for about 28 years. Got to see her at family reunions and other times and never felt that time away from each other existed. She was one special lady in my heart and she will be truly missed. So sorry for the families loss at this time.
I am so sorry for your loss of Ruby. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. She was more like a sister to me than a cousin. We all lived together in Memphis and have some wonderful memories of her in my life. Loved her so very much.