Viola Cooper Cottrell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Viola Cooper Cottrell of Harlan, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Viola Cooper left this world on January 28, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Viola Cooper Cottrell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Denver Cooper and Edna Blanton Cooper; and her siblings, Franklin, Henry, Ray, Lonnie, Sr., Bob Cooper, Sudie Cooper Cole and Wanda Slaughter.
She is survived by: her children, Billy Cottrell, Jr. (Amy), Sheila Witt (Brian) and Melissa Daniels (Chuck); her grandchildren, Alex Haywood (Breanna), Jordan Bryant, Gary Lynn Bryant, Jr. (Charli), Luke and Jesse Cottrell; her great grandchildren, Cylann Bargo, Audrey, Aria Haywood, Reighlyn and Walker Lynn Bryant; and her siblings, Donald Cooper (Rhonda), Glen Cooper, Michael Cooper and Margie Sands (Bob). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Anderson Laws & Jones Funeral Home (114 S 3rd St, Harlan, KY 40831). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at the Resthaven Cemetery (3000 State Hwy 840, Baxter, KY 40806).
