of Dyess, AR
June 25, 1923 - September 25, 2024
Mayme Cotton, 101, of Dyess, AR passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1923 in Rosa, AR to Dertuf and Maggie Powell. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of children who she helped raise from Reverie and canning vegetables from her garden. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all of her family. Mayme is survived by her sons, Robert Cotton and Ronnie Cotton; daughter, Linda Elrod; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Cotton; sons, William Edward Cotton, Jerry Richard Cotton; Baby Daughter Cotton; brothers, David Powell, Delbert Powell and Johnny Powell and sisters, Emmie Smith and Myrtle Starnes.
At 101 Aunt Mayme was witty and had a sharp mind. Many came to celebrate her big 100 party and then again for 101. We will miss our phone calls and visits. Sympathy to Ronnie, Robert and Linda and ALL her many relatives and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother she was a special lady! She was full of jokes and laughs and I know she will be dearly missed. She was a blessing to all who knew her.
Linda,Robert and Ronnie you are in my thoughts and prayers ! Y’all are a part of our island family!!
Sending love to all.
Jimmy and I send our condolences. She sure lived a long life and it amazes me to think of all the changes she has seen in the world in her lifetime. Prayers
Love and prayers to all! Linda, my friend, know your on my mind.
Dear Linda, what a beautiful life she lived. I pray you find peace in your memories. My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Patsy
I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs. Mayme. Prayers for Robert,Ronnie ,Linda and the family. I know she’ll be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Wonderful woman and will be missed dearly praying for yall and I love yall
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Ronnie, Robert , Linda & all the grandchildren & great grandchildren. You were all so blessed to have her so long & she was blessed to have all of you taking such good care of her. Heaven has received a special angel.
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I love all of you and I am upset that I will not be able to attend due to weather. Aunt Mammie has a special place in my heart . I loved seeing her with Mama.
Ronnie, Robert and Linda. I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m saddened I cannot be there. I always felt closer to my mama whenever I would visit her. I wish I could get a glimpse of her in heaven with Jesus and giggling with mama. They had a special relationship. Love you guys