Ella Mae Cottrell, 79 of Burkeville, passed away on August 7, 2017. She was born on June 20, 1938 to the late Buernell and Joyce Woodard.

She is survived by a daughter Linda Oliver (Jack), step-daughter, Janice Shreck (Bobby), step-son, Robert Cottrell (Ruth), four brothers, two sisters, seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Shorter Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.