Elizabeth Cotner

Elizabeth Cotner passed away peacefully on July 8, 2018. She was born on April 2, 1927 to the late Rev. and Mrs. W.J. Cotner. Elizabeth was a faithful member of Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church until her health began to decline. She is preceded in death by: Parents, William & Jessie Cotner; Son, Joseph Cotner; Brothers, William, Franklin, James and George Cotner; Sister, Mary Lane; Brother-in-law, Carl Locke; Sisters-in-law, Louise Cotner, Betty Cotner and Lucile Cotner. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory: Sisters, Helen Locke and Laura Manuel; Brother, Walter Cotner; Sister-in-law, Mabel Cotner; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM with Rev. Barbara Haigler and Pastor Kamau Kenyatta officiating. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Elizabeth Cotner please visit our Sympathy Store.