Phyllis J. Cottongim
November 12, 1943 ~ July 8, 2015
Phyllis J. Cottongim, age 71, of Mooresville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Born November 12, 1943, in Lebanon, IN, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (Hybarger) Petree. Her brothers, George Petree and David Petree, also preceded her in death.
Phyllis was a member of Southland Community Church in Greenwood. She loved writing poetry, gardening and flowers.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Cottongim; her son, James A. (Melinda) Cottongim; her daughters, Tina (Carl) Atwell, Kimberly (Malcolm) Neumeyer, Robin (Ray) Ortensie; her brother, Dean Petree; her sister, Ruby McRoberts; and her seven grandchildren, Cassandra, Alyssa, Janel, Addison, Nathanyel, Reide, and Nicholas.
Family and friends will gather for visitation Friday, July 10, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Stones Crossing Church, 7000 W.Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, IN 46143. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, IN. Memorial contributions in Phyllis’ memory may be made to: Southland Community Church Mission Fund, 5800 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood, IN 46142. You may visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share a memory with the family or sign the online guest book.
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Jim and family, Richard and I send our deepest sympathy..Phyllis was a wonderful lady..always enjoyed visiting with you all..May God bless her family during this sad time..
Robin, Ray and Family, My heart goes out to you and I know how difficult these next days and beyond will be as you lay your mother to rest. While I did not know her, Robin our years together showed me everyday what a wonderful family you came from – and what a wonderful person you came to be and married – and now you are sharing the gifts your parents gave you with your boys. You are a tribute to her. I love you and will do anything you need to help you on this long journey of grief. Love, Debbie Elsner
Thank you for all of your advice over the years. For always being there for the milestones in my life. I love you Aunt Phyllis and we will meet again someday.. Love, Jacob, Deana and Levi
What a precious lady! We can praise the Lord because of her graduation to the church triumphant. The ultimate miracle! Our fondest memory was the meal we had with this family when Babbie Mason came to sing at Community Church of Greenwood. Larry and I was so impressed with the family that gathered around the table all loving the Lord and the food Phyllis’ cooked was something in it’s self to remember. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Larry and Jan Billups
Prayers for the Cottongim family. May the lord sustain you through these hard times. As believers we know we will see our loved one again if they knew HIM! And Phyllis certainly knew Jesus!
Jim, we are sending our prayers & love to you & your family. Oh my how this wonderful lady will be missed & and she was an awesome child of God, she witnessed for him throughout her entire life. Phyllis will never be forgotten, she left precious memories with us. She was my first friend, I made at Grace Missionary Church in my early years and we will never forget the wonderful meal she prepared & brought to our home at the birth of our son – this kind act made me a better person by paying it forward to others, the good memories of Phyllis could fill a book. Fly high beautiful angel.
I’m So sorry for your lost. Just know that ere will come a time when we will all have everlasting life, from believing in God’s Son. John 3:16,17