Helene Cottrell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Helene Cottrell of Charleston, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Helene left this world on March 30, 2025 at the age of 101, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helene Cottrell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband George Cottrell; her parents, Romauld Korssak and Anna Korssak; and her children, Guenther Ruebenacker and Ursula Cook.
She is survived by: her children, Joyce Maffett (Jim) and Wayne Cottrell (Susan); and her granddaughters, Crystal, Leigh, Emily, Kimberly, Laura, Marissa and Hannah. She is also survived by four great grandsons, and three great granddaughters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg, Charleston, S.C. 29407, or Calvary Lutheran Church, 1400 Manor Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.
