Gladys Mae Whitecotton Herrin, Illinois Obituary

Gladys Mae Whitecotton

Gladys M. Whitecotton, 89, of Herrin, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her residence with her loving husband and family at her side. Gladys was born May 28, 1930 in Blairsville, IL to Arthur and Clara (Hobbs) Followell. Gladys was united in marriage with Roy Whitecotton on July 16, 1947 in Marion, IL and from this union they had three sons, Jerry, Ronald and Rex. She leaves her husband, Roy of Herrin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Marlene Whitecotton of Herrin, Rex and Kay Whitecotton of Highland; daughter-in-law, Linda Whitecotton of St Cloud, FL; six grandchildren, Shawn, Sherry, Kim, Kalena, Tyler and Derek; nine great grandchildren and one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Richard Roland of Bridgeville, DE; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James and Barbara Followell of Herrin, Franklin Followell of Mulkeytown and Willard and Ann Followell of Houston, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jerry Whitecotton (who passed away April 25, 2017); two sisters, Pauline Poelman and Ruby Dismore and two brothers, Lawrence Followell and Robert L. Followell. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Blairsville Cemetery in Blairsville with Pastor Gene Crain officiating. Family and Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the service.
May 28, 1930 - November 19, 201905/28/193011/19/2019
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Jake Baumgarte
November 21, 2019
Sorry for loss. Did not know until day. Gladys was an earthly Angel to my wife Joyce.
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Melody Gentry
November 21, 2019
Heaven as gained another angel . I could not have ask for a better Grandmother for my son. She was always there for him and loved me even when I was no longer her daughter-in-law. A beautiful lady inside and out. She will be missed.
Angel Wings was posted for Gladys Mae Whitecotton.
Angel Wings was posted for Gladys Mae Whitecotton.
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Bruce Childers
November 21, 2019
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. She raised a wonderful family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Childers
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Tyler Whitecotton
November 20, 2019
I am the man I am Today thanks to my Nan.... as we sang many times when I was a child... ain’t no grave going to hold my body down! This isn’t good bye, but see you later. Soar high 💙 , love Tyler
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Garry & Sandy Peffer
November 20, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss, Ron and Marlene.
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John Rutherford
November 20, 2019
Sorry to hear about your loss. We send you our prayers and love.

Crista Kosco and John Rutherford
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Kimmy K. &. Dusty
November 19, 2019
Gracious Lavender Basket

Gracious Lavender Basket was purchased for the family of Gladys Mae Whitecotton.

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Charlotte skaggs
November 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss Rex and Tyler. My prayers are with you and your family.