Service Details
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Visitation: 9:00a.m.-10:30
Service: 11:00 a.m.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to bring and wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
Dorothy Mae (Hayslett) Cotton
Sunrise: July 23, 1933 Sunset: May 28, 2020
Dorothy was born in Moscow, TN to Eldrige and Berniece (Grandberry) Hayslett on July 23, 1933. She confessed Christ at an early age. She moved to Racine, Wisconsin in 1950, where she met Ellis W. Cotton. They were married on November 24, 1951. To this union six children were born.
After marrying Ellis, Dorothy became a member of Wayman AME Church, where she served on the Pastor’s Aide and Mary Jane Davis Women’s Missionary Society auxiliary committees. She attended faithfully until her health began to fail.
Dorothy worked many jobs during her career, but her main employment was as an Assistant Teacher with the Community Action Program Head Start. There under great directors like Dawn Kloften and Patricia Rogers, to name a few, she nurtured many Racine youth during their early education years. When she retired from Head Start, she worked various cleaning jobs, last working for Servicemasters in 1992.
Dorothy will forever be remembered for her quiet and caring demeanor. She loved her family, and anyone who drove down Racine Street on Sunday afternoon/evening understood that very well, as Dorothy had her traditional Sunday family dinner gatherings.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of 68 years, Ellis Cotton, her dear sister, Ida B. Martin (Memphis, TN), sister in law, Roz Hayslett, children: Patricia (Johnny Ray) Cotton, Theresa (Rance) Cotton Kendrick, Karolyn (Grant) Dyess, Gregory Cotton, Gary (Trina) Cotton and Gerald (Ruth) Cotton; Grandchildren: Shenelle (Keith) Waters, Sherice Ford, Kamira (Tyronn) Cotton, Sathina Gonzales, Gerrod Cotton, Thelissa Cotton, Tyerra (Devontae) Payne, Garren (Paula) Cotton, Sr., Rance Kendrick, Jr., Kaleb Dyess, 12 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Eldrige Hayslett and Berniece (Grandberry) Fields, brothers, Jessel Hayslett, John Wesley Hayslett, Alfonso Hayslett and William Floyd Hayslett, Sr., sisters, Borice Fason and Jean Shields, special nephew Nathaniel Fason.
The homegoing service for Dorothy with the immediate family will be held on Saturday, June 6th, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 AM -10:30 AM. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In accordance with Racine County mandate, only 50 people will be allowed to enter the funeral home at a time. You may be required to wait outside until others leave the building. For the safety and security of our guests we also require those in attendance to wear a face covering. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
All are welcome to watch the live streaming by clicking on the link https://youtu.be/-tcOsrpGaIQ
Mrs. Ida B. Hayslett Martin and family says
I thank God for such a loving and caring sister. She was not only a sweet sister but she was also my best friend. I will always cherish our time together ❤. I just want to send all my love and strength to my brother in law Ellis Cotton and all my nieces and nephews. “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalms 34:18
Anonymous says
Mommy you are now resting in Gods unchanging hands and you are now safe in his arms. No more pain no more suffering you are at peace with the Lord. God bless you and you are forever LOVED Always and forever. Your daughter Theresa Jean Cotton Kendrick
Vanessa Butler says
To the Cotton family,
Praying for peace and stability and you have my most deepest sympathy.
Rev. David R. Green says
I send my love and ask God’s blessings to the Cotton family. I considered Mrs. Cotton one of my Wayman AME Church Mother’s. She was always a blessing to be around because of her calm and caring demeanor. When Mrs. Cotton made the transition from her Racine Street home last week. She had already made preparation for her eternal home with God. God bless you Mr. Cotton and the entire family. I pray peace and hope to you. She was a beautiful and wise lady.
Tina Johnson says
David and I send our condolences and prayers to the Cotton family.
THE HICKS FAMILY says
LITTLE BY LITTLE WE LET GO OF LOSS BUT NEVER OF LOVE.
Joyce H. says
RIH Aunt Dorothy you will be missed. 🙏🏾🙏🏾😢😢💔💔💔
Leona and Rondell Brumby says
I pray God keeps his healing arms around you all for comfort and strength. Glad I was able to know this beautiful and amazing women. Job well done, now take your rest Mother Cotton.
Perry-Brye family says
Our sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family during this time of great loss.
Tracie Bland- Edmonson says
My condolences to the Cotton Family. It was a blessing to meet this beautiful, soft spoken, caring mother. Rest assured, tho she will be missed she is in a better place. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Kim Larsen-Marks says
Gary and family, hugs and prayers. Im so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
Joyce Butler-Smith says
To Pat and the Cotton family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your beautiful mother. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Buddy, Joyce, and daughters
Hampton, GA
Sandra Smith says
My prayers to the Cotton family love you all so much.
Love Sandra and family
Anonymous says
To the Cotton family, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray that the Lord will strengthen your family as you go thru this season.
Bruce and Gigi Oliver
Jeanie and Will Williams says
We the Shields and Williams family send our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God b with y’all in this time.
Paula Boykin and Family says
With sincere condolences we are so very sorry for your loss keeping you all in prayer the Boykin family
Lynn Booker says
To the Cotton Family my prayers and condolences to your family as you mourn the loss of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother may God give you strength and comfort in the days to come. God bless you always. 🙏🏾❤
Nerissa Dyess says
What a wonderful woman who raised a wonderful family that I am proud to be a part of. I remember many dinners at the Cottons’ when I was younger. I remember every time we drove by we would yell out the window, “hey Mrs. Cotton,” even if she wasn’t outside. I know she is missed dearly by my family members and the community. I love you all, Cotton Family. May you Rest In Peace Mrs. Cotton!
Mary Golden-Cannon says
So sorry about Sis. Cotton you have my condolence love from The Cannons
Elpaso TX
Cherry&Linda Campbell, [Kenosha) says
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Cotton family 🙏🙏🙏
Valencia Tucker says
My Condolences in the loss of your mother Mrs Cotton, she will be missed, love to the Cotton Family
Rosalind Hayslett says
My dear sister-in-law, may you rest safely in the arms of Jesus. You have no more pain and suffering. I will miss your sweet soft voice when we did talked. I loved the way you loved your brother, now you are there with him. God bless the family you left behind with strength and courage to endure the pain of your loss. We’ll all see you again some day. We love you, but God loved more. Rest In Peace.
The Powell Family (Joanne, Annette & Michelle) says
Dear Cotton Family,
We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the lost of your beloved mother and our dear friend. May the loving legacy she will surely leave comfort your hearts. With love.
GeorgAnn Stinson-Dockery says
I send my love and sincere condolences. Dorothy Cotton was a beautiful woman and will be missed. Praying for the family.
Sally Cobbler says
RIPIH beautiful..Praying for family and love ones..Always in my heart love💖 Sally Cobbler
Kenny Day and family says
I’m sorry for your loss. Anything I can help you with let me know.
Gale Booker & Ethel Booker says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherry Booker-Tyler & Family Hinesville Ga says
Sending our condolences and prayers to the Cotton Family.
Rina Lambert says
Please accept my deepest sympathies to the entire Cotton Family as you lay your beautiful mother/grandmother to rest.
Demetrius powell says
Sorry for your loss praying for you and your family in the name of Jesus
Dorothy Erby Cosby says
Condolences to the Cotton family whom i’ve known for years. Dorothy your smile and kindness will never be forgotten. May God continue to bless and keep Mr. Cotton and family.
Barbara Hayslett says
Barbara Hayslett
Barbara Hayslett says
I saw Aunt Dorothy more in my childhood days but as a adult I talked to her on the phone occasionally when I saw her I thought she was a beautiful woman I use to tell my father that he had pretty sister and he would always smile I’ll always remember her in my heart RIP Ant Dorothy♥️☺️
The Williams Family says
Will and Jeanie and Dominique would like 2 say the Cotton family y’all
have our condolences. We’re praying for y’all. B bless in the Lord. Love u all
Martha Bowe says
Thoughts of comforting to the Cotton family.
Ola Holloway and Family says
To my Cotton family, I love all of you. I loved my aunt Dorothy, Beareth all things,endureth all things, Charity never faileth: And now abideth faith, hope,charity, these three, butthe greatestof these is Charity. Love
Ola Holloway and Family says
To my Cotton family, I love all of you. I loved my aunt Dorothy, Beareth all things,endureth all things, Charity never faileth: And now abideth faith, hope,charity, these three, butthe greatstof these is Charity. Love 1Cor 13:1-8
Ashley Thomas says
Rest well Mrs. Cotton. I didn’t know you but I know some of your children and a lot of your grandchildren. My condolences to you all.
Jerome and Lisa Herring says
Mrs Cotton will be so dearly missed. There are not enough words to describe the sadness. God be with all of you. Love you all miss you. Remembering all the good times will bring brighter days. Love Jerome and Lisa Herring
Daris J Hodges says
My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences are extended to the entire family . May God comfort and strengthen you all.
The Goggins Family says
Sending so much love to my Cotton family. Aunt Dorothy was a beautiful soul, and she will be missed.
Randy B. Shields, Jr. says
Thank you for gracing the world with your presence. For now you have the joy, in the presence of the Almighty God!
The Shields Family says
Cotton Family- Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you all are very close in our every thought and prayer. May God give aunt Dorthy eternal rest and may He put her soul where the righteous rest. With our Sincere condolences and Love.
❤️Shields Family
Lavern Hayslett Jones says
So sorry that we wouldn’t be
able to see you auntie for 1 last due to the covid-19 virus. I will remember the last time that I saw you we you visited my dad your brother William (Buster) Floyd Hayslett. Rest on in heaven.
Lena Lambert Parker says
To the Cotton family,
With fond remembrance of this lovely woman;
May mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance during this time.
Sincerely,
Greg Butler says
My condolences to Gary and the Cotton family.
Anonymous says
My Condolences to the Family.
Love ❤️ you all and may Your Strength in God Comfort you.
Justine Terry
LC & Dawn Ramsey says
Our heartfelt condolences to the Cotton family. When the matriarch goes home there’s a hole left that’s hard to fill. Rest on Mrs. Cotton.
Theresa Boyden Vance says
Mrs. Cotton will forever be missed. A loving an caring angel been part of my family for over sixty years. We love you, but God loved you more. Pat take care of the family! Love Theresa Boyden Vance and Family❤️
Marvin and Charity Booker says
Our deepest condolences to the Cotton family.
Diana (Riley) Tijani, JaVonna Lue, and Jimmie D. McWhorter says
Our condolences to the Cotton family, may God give you strength in a difficult time. Praying for the family.
Audrey. Davidson says
Hello cuz keep heard up and got family pray. Sorry for your lost
Carol Jones-Miks says
To Pat and Gary, My heart goes out to your family over the passing of your precious and beloved Mother. My deepest condolences.
Carol Jones-Miks
Beach Park, IL