Bonita Gail Cotton's Obituary
Bonita Gail Cotton, of Augusta, GA, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 at her home after a lengthy battle with endometrial cancer.Bonita was born in Mobile, AL and grew up in Memphis, TN. She practiced passions for art, theater and basketball while attending Frayser High School and later Memphis State University. Bonita was an avid reader, eclectic painter and critic of music and food. She could often be found at home listening to Led Zeppelin while reading with her loving pets in lap (Oscar, Lily and Graceland). Her craft and wit can be found in creations including home murals, paintings, sculptures, costumes and photographs. She was employed as a draftsman with TVA in Scottsboro, AL and then with Bechtel Corp at the Savannah River Site. She retired from Traffic Engineering Division of Augusta-Richmond County last year. She was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Watauga Chapter.Bonita is survived by her son and caregiver, Kyle L. Cotton, of Augusta, GA, her mother, Helen Arvis Brooks of Memphis, TN, her two sisters, Brenda Grinder (Freddy) of Memphis and Barbara Walton (John) of Cookeville, TN and three nephews, Brett Grinder (Megan), Justin Grinder (Cara) all of Memphis, TN and John David Walton (Ashley) of Cookeville, TN. She leaves 2 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews as well as numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Q. T. Cotton and her nephew, Brian Clark Walton.There will be a Celebration of Life Visitation on Sunday, July 7 from 3-6pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis.The memorial slideshow for Bonita Cotton may be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/76JF4JMFTX39RC62Her family wishes to thank Augusta Oncology, Trinity Hospice and her dear friends, Barbara Roberts and Michelle Pearman for their support in her final days.
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