Carolyn D. Cotton Wilson, age 61 of Morris passed away on July 8, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Brasher Cotton Pilkington; father, Earnest Edward Cotton; step-father, Gordy Pilkington; in-laws, Woodrow and Annie L. Wilson. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Antha Costa Wilson; son, Chris (DeAnna) Wilson and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Williams. Other survivors include brothers Ralph (Marilyn) Cotton, Rickey (Sharon) Pilkington; Marvin (Kathy) Cotton, all of Morris, Ron Brasher of Conroe, Tex.; sister, Shelby Creel of Hayden; her in-laws and a host of relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of New Beacon Hospice and Dr. Ed Patridge and her family and friends who spent their time with her. She loved you all. Services were held at Castle Heights Cemetery with Dr. Lon Cullen officiating.

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