Shirley Ann Cottengim, daughter of Floyd Kelley and Alpha Cartwright Kelley, was born Feb. 4, 1942 in Tipton, Calif. and departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 at her son’s home in Macomb, at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 8 days. On July 21, 1958, she was united in marriage to Glen Jack Cottengim and to this union five children were born. Jack preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Dean Cottengim; three brothers, Carl, Noel Dean and Lowell Kelley; and a sister, Sue Matney. Shirley is survived by two sons, Danny Cottengim and wife, Becky, of Macomb, Denver Cottengim and wife, Cindy, of Mansfield; two daughters, Glenda Bowman and husband, Thomas, of Irving, Texas, Terri Tabor and husband, Rocky, of Ava; nine grandchildren, Mark Cottengim, Holly Cottengim, Amanda Cottengim, Shane Tabor and wife, Kristen, Brandon Bowman and wife, Kristina, Marissa Bowman, Grant Bowman, Cody Cottengim and wife, Jenifer and Aaron Cottengim and wife, Jessica; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Woods, of Mansfield; three brothers, Jesse Kelley and wife, Barbara, of Ozark; Rick Kelley and wife, Nancy, of Mansfield; and Bill Kelley, of Mansfield; seven sisters-in-law, Billie Kelley, Barbara Kelley and Lucille Kelley, Linda Cottengim, Donna Sue Cottengim, Sue Iorg and Mary Williams; many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
She was born in California, but lived most of her life in the Wright County area where she was a nurse. Shirley made a profession of faith in Christ many years ago and was a current member of the Fordland Freewill Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed antiquing. She and Jack loved going to Bluegrass Festivals and raising Haflinger horses. But spending time with her family, especially the grandkids brought her the most enjoyment. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will always cherish the many great times we had together. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Mansfied with the Rev. John Williams. Music was provided by The Williams Family. Musical selections were “Angels Gathering Flowers,” “Mansion Over the Hilltop” and “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand.” Escorts included Mark Cottengim, Brandon Bowman, Aaron Cottengim, Shane Tabor, Grant Bowman and Cody Cottengim. Honorary escorts were Marissa Bowman, Holly Cottengim and Amanda Cottengim.
