Virginia Arlene Cottrell

Virginia Arlene Cottrell (Ginny) (Sis) passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. Born in Donnlesville, Ohio on June 11, 1938, to her parents William J. Brown and Jeanette R. Brown (Nee: Howett), having achieved the age of 88. She met the love of her life William T. Cottrell Sr. (Bill) while serving in the Navy and while he was serving in the Marine Corp. They were married for 36 years until Bill's passing in March 1993. Ginny drove a school bus for 18 years for AZ Transportation and then transitioned as a Medical Courier for Quest Diagnostics until she retired and moved to Harrisburg, North Carolina. She was an active member of the New Apostolic Church, where she sang in the choir for many years and enjoyed flower arranging for the church and as a personal hobby. Ginny was a natural introvert but enjoyed fellowship with others and her family.

Ginny is preceded in death by her husband Bill, son William T. Cottrell Jr, (Willy), her parents, and sisters Janice Ann Bowers, Rebecca Alice Egan and Patricia Burnett. She is survived by her sons Steven Cottrell (Leah) of Denver, NC, Ted Cottrell (Cindy) of Clayton, NC, and daughter Kelly Cottrell of South River, NJ, five grandchildren Jared Cottrell, Sarah Ghysels (Luciano), Mikhayla Cottrell, Summer Cottrell, Sydney Cottrell, four great-grandchildren, her sister Clarice Audrey Gill of Springfield, OH, and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at the New Apostolic Church, 2535 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road. Charlotte NC on November 7, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:45 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Cottrell family.