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Betty Tinsley Cothern

Graveside Service for Mrs. Betty Tinsley Cothern of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Betty Tinsley Cothern, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2020, at Southwest Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 19, 1941, to the late Robert Carey Tinsley and Ottice Mae Tinsley.

Mrs. Cothern was a retired Registered Nurse and was a pianist at New Sight Baptist Church, where she was also a member.

She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Cothern; daughters, Missy C. Wilson and special friend,

Corey Hall; Dana C. Smith and husband, Chris; brother, Bobby Tinsley and 7 grandchildren, Hunter Wilson and finance, Rachel Elliot,

Sarabeth Smith and husband, Taylor, Savannah Case and husband, Jared, Hillary Wilson, Sophie Love Wilson, Lillianne Rushing,

and Jaimee Noelle Rushing, and her great-grandson, Rhett Wilson.

21 comments

  • Comment Link Cynthia Kennedy Tuesday, 01 December 2020 20:15 posted by Cynthia Kennedy

    Such a wonderful person.

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  • Comment Link Katie Love Monday, 30 November 2020 19:30 posted by Katie Love

    So very sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a special lady, neighbor and friend for many years and will be greatly missed

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  • Comment Link Kimberly King Norton Sunday, 22 November 2020 06:32 posted by Kimberly King Norton

    I am so sorry to hear about Ms.Betty. Praying for the family.

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  • Comment Link Ron lambert Saturday, 21 November 2020 20:41 posted by Ron lambert

    So sorry for your loss mrs Betty was very special to all the kids that came over to visit her girls. She Will truly be missed by all of us Love you all Ron Lambert

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  • Comment Link Peggy Opiela Saturday, 21 November 2020 16:36 posted by Peggy Opiela

    Dear Mr. James, Missy, and Dana,
    I was so sorry to hear that Betty died. My parents loved her so much. My father was so pleased when she came back and worked with him again before he retired. Not only that but I have special memories of going and hunting at Mr. Tinsley’s with my father. We are praying for y’all at this sad time.
    Love, Peggy Breeland Opiela and family

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  • Comment Link Sheila Day Saturday, 21 November 2020 13:20 posted by Sheila Day

    I am so sorry to hear Ms Betty died because she told me she wanted to be here for her granddaughter who was going to be a nurse like her. She talked about all her family so much each grandchild was special as were her husband and daughters. She did not realize how beautiful she was inside and out. She was a fine Christian woman I had known forever. Cherished every time I ran into to her or called and talked. I am heartbroken for y’all and everyone who knew her I am going to miss her.

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  • Comment Link David Trudy Haynes Saturday, 21 November 2020 13:20 posted by David Trudy Haynes

    We are so thankful to have known this this precious soul. Saddened to hear of her passing. Prayers for James, children & grandchildren. Love from David & Trudy Haynes.

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  • Comment Link Jennifer Whatley Saturday, 21 November 2020 13:18 posted by Jennifer Whatley

    My thoughts and prayers go out to this special family. Sending love and lots of prayers. She was my Nana's good friend and we all shared so many good times together at the hunting camp. We love you all!

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  • Comment Link Monicia James falvey Saturday, 21 November 2020 13:01 posted by Monicia James falvey

    My deepest sympathy Dana and Missy. Your mom was a joy to be around and know for my life. Love and prayers for y'all.

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  • Comment Link Emilee Cutler Saturday, 21 November 2020 09:43 posted by Emilee Cutler

    She was one of the special ones. Has the ability to make you feel like you were the special one.
    Prayers for you all

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  • Comment Link Tina McCray Allen Friday, 20 November 2020 23:51 posted by Tina McCray Allen

    My Deepest Sympathy to Mr James and the Family. You will forever be in my Prayers. I enjoyed talking to Mrs Betty at Delphi because she was very concerned about our health. Truly will be miss.???

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  • Comment Link Danny Sheila Forrest Friday, 20 November 2020 19:50 posted by Danny Sheila Forrest

    So Sorry praying for y’all

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  • Comment Link Paula Smith Friday, 20 November 2020 15:22 posted by Paula Smith

    To Betty’s Family:

    This lady was one of the kindness,sweetest and most thoughtful person I have ever known. She had a servants heart. Working with her was honor. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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  • Comment Link Jane Derrick Friday, 20 November 2020 09:43 posted by Jane Derrick

    Loved this lady! A very special nurse! She will be greatly missed. My condolence to her family.

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Friday, 20 November 2020 08:35 posted by Barry Newell

    To the Cothern family:
    I extend to you my sympathy in Betty's
    passing. She was one of my favorite people in this life and always enjoyed visiting with her when we ran upon each other in Brookhaven or when we both were visiting at Pleasant Grove. A first
    class lady in every sense of the word.
    May God's peace and comfort be with her family at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry Newell / Brookhaven MS

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  • Comment Link Ronald Brown Friday, 20 November 2020 08:11 posted by Ronald Brown

    So sorry to hear. Peace of God for You and Your Family.

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  • Comment Link Paul  Sheila Mason Thursday, 19 November 2020 19:47 posted by Paul Sheila Mason

    Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Betty was one of the sweetest Christian ladies I have ever met.

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  • Comment Link BETTY Griffin Thursday, 19 November 2020 19:24 posted by BETTY Griffin

    My condolences to the family...

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  • Comment Link Alma Kimble Thursday, 19 November 2020 18:20 posted by Alma Kimble

    James and family,
    I am sooo sorry to hear about Betty. Had no idea she was ill. She was a fantastic nurse and even though we didn’t speak often, I considered her a very dear friend. I worked with Betty at hospital(way back) and few years ago at Brookhaven Surgery Clinic. My heart is so sad. Will be ?? for you and family.

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  • Comment Link Alma Kimble Thursday, 19 November 2020 18:18 posted by Alma Kimble

    James and family,
    I am sooo sorry to hear about Betty. Had no idea she was ill. She was a fantastic nurse and even though we didn’t speak often, I considered her a very dear friend. I worked with Betty at hospital(way back) and few years ago at Brookhaven Surgery Clinic. My heart is so sad. Will be ?? for you and family.

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  • Comment Link Carolyn Adams Thursday, 19 November 2020 16:44 posted by Carolyn Adams

    Praying for your family. Betty was one of the sweetest people I have ever know. She was truly a woman of God and showed it to everyone who knew her.

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