Dorothy "Dot" Hogan Cottam

1925 - 2013

Dorothy "Dot" Hogan Cottam obituary, 1925-2013, Memphis, TN

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Family Funeral Care Memphis

4925 Summer Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

Dorothy Cottam Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2013.

Dorothy "Dot" Hogan Cottam, 88, of Memphis, passed away August 21, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Cottam was born in Mason, TN February 23, 1925 and later moved to Memphis where she graduated from Southwestern at Memphis, was president of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. "Miss Dot", as she was known, managed Bozo's Hot Pit Bar-B-Q, a family owned business, for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Williams Hogan and her father, Bailey Hogan. Mrs. Cottam leaves five sons, Jerome Allen Cottam, Paul David Cottam, John Lawrence "Larry" Cottam, Thomas Michael "Mike" Cottam (Martha) and Joseph Williams Cottam; three daughters, Dorris Louise Lentz, Mary Allison Carpenter (James) and Margaret "Missy" Elaine Clifton; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a host of many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 25th, from 5-6:30 pm, with a Rosary following, at Family Funeral Care located on Summer Avenue. Services will be held on Monday August 26, 10 AM. A graveside service will follow Monday, 12:30 PM at Charleston Cemetery in Charleston, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Mid-south Chapter.

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September 18, 2013

Tom Bookstavefr

I am sorry that I did not know of your mother's death before today. I am glad I got to reconnect with her when I did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 26, 2013

Susan Reynolds (Creswell)

I spent much of my teenage years in the Cottam home and was always welcomed. Dorris & Mary Allison, I would love to talk to you (901-832-4322)and catch up.

August 26, 2013

Frank Hall

To Jerome, Paul, Larry, Mike, and Joe. I am sorry I never got to meet your mom, but she must have been a saint. Sorry to hear of her passing.

August 25, 2013

penny mccracken

what a special lady..she will be missed by so many people..she has always included me and my children in her life and we are so blessed for that...what a wonderful mother and friend...this will be a hard day...

August 25, 2013

Michael & Debbie Nearn

Our deepest sympathy to the Cottam family.Prayers and hugs to each of you.

August 25, 2013

The Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 23, 2013

Ron & Lisa Filiault

Our deepest condolences to Miss Dot's family. We will miss her terribly she was a great lady. We knew her only a short time but loved her just the same. May God watch over you in your time of grief.

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