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A celebration of Jean’s life and homegoing will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, 11:00am, at Wayman A.M.E. Church, 424 N. Memorial Drive, with Rev. Ernest Ni’A officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
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Gloria Jean Cotton age 82, house was prepared and ready on April 19th, 2024.
Gloria Jean Cotton, “Jean” was born in Macon, Mississippi to Mary (nee: Cotton) Bolton and Harold Triplett on June 2nd, 1941. she confessed to Christ at an early age in Macon, MS, at Salem United Methodist Church. She graduated high school from Noxubee County High School in Macon, MS.
After graduating Jean moved to Racine, Wisconsin to be with her mother. Jean held several jobs, but her last job was with S.C. Johnson, where she retired after over 30 years of service.
Jean was a very active and faithful member of Wayman AME church. She served as a class leader, steward, finance committee member, and usher, which was a duty she served with passion. Anytime the doors opened, Jean was not only there ushering, but she was a faithful member of Wayman, serving wherever needed.
Jean was a great cook and baker, famous for baking her pound cakes. She was an avid bowler, and did so with her crew of Lillie Cameron, Pat McNeil, Levora Perry, and Gaynell Harlan.
Jean loved her family and would do anything, for any one of them. She also became a foster mom, taking care of three children. She loved them as well and adopted her son LeVar Cotton.
Every Sunday Jean would speak with cousin, Betty Jean Cockrell, getting updates on the happenings in Macon, MS, and on family members.
Gloria Jean leaves to cherish her memories, son, LeVar Cotton, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; foster daughters, LaTanya Klyce, Racine, Wisconsin and Nasiya Berry Oakland, California; brother, Ajax Triplett (Dorothy), Orlando, Florida; a host of cousins, and special friend, Lillie Mae Cameron.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary (nee: Cotton) Bolton, Father, Harold Triplett, Stepfather, Willard Bolton, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, too many to name.
A celebration of Jean’s life and homegoing will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, 11:00am, at Wayman A.M.E. Church, 424 N. Memorial Drive, with Rev. Ernest Ni’A officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Jean, your laugh and your smile will be truly missed.
PSALMS 84:10
FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS IS BETTER THAN A THOUSAND, I HAD RATHER BE A DOORKEEPER IN THE OF HOUSE MY GOD THAN TO DWELL IN THE TENTS OF WICKEDNESS.
Ellis n Dorothy Cotton's children. says
Jean you are now resting and in peace, you will be missed. Love you .
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry for your lost my condolences to the cotton family she was a very nice person she will be missed
Letha Chattman says
I’m so very sorry to hear of Jesn’s transition!! She was always kind and met me with a smile everytime we met!!
May God give her family sweet memories to cherish forevermore!!
Bobbie and Beverly(Golden)Reynolds says
Gloria you will be truly missed by everyone that knew you. Long time friends we were and this makes me sad. But you are suffering no more and home with our father. May you RIPIH🙏🏾❤️💐
Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family says
My condolences and prayers to Jean family and all those who love ❤️ her. Rest In Peace 🙏..
Shenelle and Keith Waters. says
Jean you will be so missed. Especially those hugs you give.
We Love you cousin.
Bonnie Gardner Oliver says
My condolences to The Cotton Family and Friends. May God comfort you. Rest in peace Gloria Jean😔❤️
Latanya Klyce says
Momma I want to say ur my biological mother and Noone can me different ur where amazing mother I’m so blessed to have you as my mother and best friend & my cries out to you momma ur in my heart & ur a beautiful angel around ur babies royalty and London everyday they love u there granny
Mae Tucker Williams says
Gloria was such a wonderful person. I’m deeply saddened and I’m praying for her family during this difficult time.
Will and LeLar Beadles says
We are so sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. We had some good times over the years, she was always great to be with. RIP dear friend.
Bruce Theus says
Condolences to the Cotton family and my high school classmate Ajax Triplett (Roosevelt High class of 1961). Gloria was always a kind and pleasant person. May she rest in peace!
Reverend David R. Green/Gregg Chapel says
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Gloria Jean accomplished much and was always stayed busy working in the Lord’s house or helping someone who needed a helping hand, needed to be loved, or needed some Godly direction. She was a true person of integrity. She was a hard worker in this temporary life, which prepared her for her eternal home. She etched a place in my life that I hope to never forget her. Her life was great testimony. Cotton family you know I love you. I uplift you in prayer to our Precious Almighty God for whatever you may need.
Shawn says
Jean, you are a wonderful person and the love you’ve shown my family will never be forgotten. Tell my Grandma Mamie we love her.
We will always carry the memories of those holiday dinners and just get together forever.
Love you!
The Griffin/Hampton Family!
Anne Bailey says
Gloria Jean will be missed, May God comfort the Cotton family.
SandraTrott says
My most sincere condolences to Jean’s entire family. She was a jewel, and will be missed.
bessie claybrook says
Jean I love you and I will always love you forever rest in peace
Vicki Kirkwood-Love says
I Love You Cousin, I remember my Mom, Annie B Perry-Kirkwood would visit You and Aunt Mary every weekend, Fun Times❤️ 🙏🏾🕊❤️
Sammy , Dorothy and Jae says
Gloria Jean Cotton we will always love you.
Linda Sorensen, Secretary says
Gloria was a member of the Tuesday A.M. Koffee Klutchers. We’re so glad that we got to know her! Rest in peace !
Dennis Thompson says
My prayers and condolences to the family