Helen was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 1, 1933 to Richard Hamilton Thompson and Alice Powell Thompson. On October 17, 1958 she was married at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Oklahoma City to Dr. David C. Cotten, longtime pastor, Army chaplain and seminary administrator. A beloved wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and dearly loved Christian friend to many, Helen will be greatly missed by her family and a multitude of close friends, including residents and staff of Cornerstone Retirement Community.
Helen was known for her love for the Lord, her immediate and extended family, her church, her work, and her many friends. She was devoted to her grandchildren, for whom she regularly prayed. Helen had a gift with people and made friends wherever she went.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Dr. David C. Cotten of Texarkana, Texas; her son in whom she had such pride and joy, David Powell Cotten and wife Shawna of Texarkana, Texas; her dearly loved daughter and best friend, Deanna Leigh Manske and husband Don of St. Charles, Illinois. Helen had great influence in the lives of her children and her five cherished grandchildren whom she adored: Caroline Powell and Joe Greiner of Brooklyn, New York; Amanda Leigh Cotten of Texarkana, Texas; Allison Ray and Caleb Cochrum of Arlington Heights, Illinois; Luke Harrison Manske and Haleigh Cotten Manske of St. Charles, Illinois. She is also survived by nephew Richard and Nancy Thompson of San Luis Obispo, California.
Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.
Memorials may be made to The Gideons International or Dallas Theological Seminary.
Online registration at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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