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Mrs. Mary Ann Cotney, age 69, of Newnan, passed away January 4, 2019.
Mrs. Cotney was born on July 5, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Walter and Dorothy Michaud. She grew up in the Grand Rapids area and graduated from Michigan University with a degree in Nursing. She then became a truck driver and met her coworker and husband-to-be, Charles. The couple married in 1980 and settled in Alexander City, AL. Mrs. Cotney then became a manager within the Russell Corporation, a career she kept for 30 years.
Mrs. Cotney was a spit-fire. She was blunt and didn’t pull any punches. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and knitting. She was family-oriented and was the true matriarch of her family. Mrs. Cotney spent her time reading thriller and mystery books, shopping, and keeping up with her brother and sister. Mrs. Cotney was a Baptized Christian. Everyone who knew Mrs. Cotney loved her. She will be remembered as an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother.
Along with her parents, Mrs. Cotney was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Cotney. She is survived by her children: Amy Wilson of Newnan, Heather (Wesley) Palfrey of Dadeville, AL, and Cathy (Nick) Accordino of Macon; grandchildren: Patrick Wilson, Samantha Wilson and Chase Accordino; great-grandson: Julian Wilson; siblings: Kay Livingston of Odessa, TX and Joseph (Lenora) Michaud of Augusta, MI; nieces: Carrie and Marti; cherished grand-dogs: Hershel and Behr.
The Cotney family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.
Evelynn Harvel says
Love all of you, she was a beautiful person and friend. She will truly be missed
Kay says
Love you my Sister. Miss you so much. We will meet later till then watch over us. 💖
Carrie says
My A.M. (that’s how she always signed off when we messaged each other) was indeed a blunt spitfire and I loved that about her. When she loved you you felt her love, even when she was having to punish you as a child who misbehaved. When she cared for you you knew it, even when you lived states apart for years. I have beautiful loving memories I will always cherish with y’all Amy. To you Amy, Cathy and all the family I send my love now and always. Your Mom, Grandmom, Great Grandmom was loved deeply and dearly and will be missed by so many.
Celia burns says
Spitfire puts it mildly. She was the sister i turned to. When i got us in trouble she got us out! We had dreams together, goals we set. Could not have done them without her. Missing you so much. Amy and cathy, you had the greatest of moms and best friends, her love will travel with you through life, her respect on your shoulders in all you do, love you girls. Her heartbeat goes on in two!
Kathy Travis Harger says
I went to Saranac schools with Mary Ann and was proud to call her my friend. In truth, she was a friend to all and loved by all. She will be missed by so many of us. R.I.P. Mary Ann. <3
Joe Michaud says
Dear Mary Ann, I am missing you terribly. I had hoped we would have had more time to visit in the future, but it is not to be. I will remember you always in my heart, and I hope you have found peace. To Amy, Cathy, and family, I wish you my best.
Nora Michaud says
Mary, as I sat here trying to find words to express my feelings, I started thinking about the mornings you, Joe and I sat in the dark on the beach, waiting for the sun to rise. We may not have had much time so spend together, but it was enough to know you really were a spitfire in so many ways. We sat back, enjoyed our coffee and sandwiches while listening to the ocean, waiting for the cranes and sea gulls to come begging for a treat. Most of all the three of us laughed and just enjoyed our time together. I will miss and love you always, the same as Joe. Amy, Cathy, and family, we love you and will keep “you all” in our hearts.