Obituary of Patricia A. Cotton

Patricia A. Cotton, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021. Pat was born on March 31, 1940 in a farmhouse in Ripley, New York the daughter of Harold L. "Bud" and Edith Rosalie (Smith) Thompson. She graduated from the Conneaut High School Class of 1958. Pat was employed with Transplastics, in addition to being a wonderful homemaker. She loved gardening, cooking, baking, especially pies which her family loved. Pat was also an avid reader. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren and was always interested in their activities. Pat was very witty and always had a great comeback. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Kenneth R. Cotton; children, Ron (Deborah) Keyes, Tammi Keyes, Lynnette (Robert) Peters and Kimberly Gilmore; sisters, Linda Thompson and Barbara (Norris) Schoen; sister-in-law, Denise Thompson; grandchildren, Kiffany Francis, Kristen Keyes, Shannon (Randy) Haberern, Tim Anderson, Traece (Nick) Tullos, Travis (Amanda) Gilmore, Beth (Jake) Johnson, Jessie Gilmore and Allie (Matt) Howland; many great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, whom she loved dearly, Jackie, Barb and Dorothy; and many dear friends and family. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James Thompson. Funeral services will be held, Monday, March 1, 2021 at 7:00P.M. at the Conneaut Church of Christ, 448 W. Main Rd., Conneaut where friends and family will be received from 5PM until time of services at 7PM. Services will be livestreamed via the church Facebook page and the following YouTube link https://youtu.be/RRP0Eg7hbGE Memorials in her memory may be given to the Conneaut Church of Christ. Online guestbook and condolences available at www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com