Rosabelle Vester Cotton

ROCKY MOUNT – Rosabelle Vester Cotton, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on October 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Spencer Vester and Rosa Lee Deans Vester. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Horace Dowd Cotton and a grandson, Joshua Cotton, two sisters, and five brothers.

Rosabelle retired from Burlington Industries. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Rosabelle leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Jan Cotton of Rocky Mount; sons, Douglas Cotton and wife, Lisa, of Rocky Mount; Russell Cotton and wife, Karen, of Red Oak; and Philip Cotton of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Anna Cotton, Jordan Cotton, Elizabeth Cotton Deans, Rachel Cotton Couch and Patrick Cotton; and great-grandchildren, Madelynn, Emma and Gavin.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation with the family will follow the service.

The family would like to thank Rosabelle’s caregivers over the last few months including Nash Hospice nurses and staff, as well as Dora and William Davis, for their love and dedicated service.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.