Betty D. Cotton Hesson

1927 - 2018

Betty D. Cotton Hesson obituary, 1927-2018

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

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Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

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Tampa, Florida

Betty Hesson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 23, 2018.

Betty D. Cotton Hesson, 90, passed away on January 22, 2018. She was born, September 07, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, born to Frederick and Mary Cotton. Betty was a homemaker during her time in Niagara Falls, raising 8 children. She spent many summers at the cottage on Lake Ontario with her family, including her extended family; brother in law, Jack (Anna); her sister in law, Betty Hesson Abate, and many nieces and nephews. In 1975, Bill moved his family to Tampa, FL. Betty began her journey of working at Bayshore Baptist Church and met her beloved friend, Annie. Betty continued to stay at her own home until her passing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son, Rick; and brother, Roy Cotton. She is survived by her children, Bill (Kathy), Beverly, Diane (David), Jim (Debbie), Debbie, Donna (Randy), Betty Anne, and Patrick (Anna); grandchildren, Shannon, Stacey, Carrie Ann, Meghan, Kevin, Kelly, Angela, Brandon, Samantha, Nicole, Joey, Zachary, Christopher, Ashley, Courtney, Matthew, and Taylor; 16 great grandchildren, and special niece, Candy Cerrone for her special visits and flowers. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Bill and Betty's special charities, Shriners Hospital for Children, (https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/tampa/ways-to-give), Meals on Wheels, (https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/give), and Hospice, (https://lifepathhospice.chaptershealth.org/).

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February 15, 2018

So sorry Bill, Kathy & family. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Gretchen & Peter Broderick

February 11, 2018

Robin Grab

Deb and family - I am so sorry for your loss, may you find peace in your heart soon and cherish your memories.

January 29, 2018

Wendy Faircloth Norwood

Prayers for you all as you mourn the loss of your beautiful mother.

January 29, 2018

Wendy Faircloth Norwood

So very sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.

January 28, 2018

Kathy Snyder/DeLucia

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Sending my condolences and love to all the family. I had a pleasure of knowing you as my friends & neighbors in PA!! Your Mom was a great lady!! You will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers! Love, Kathy Snyder/DeLucia.

January 26, 2018

We were so sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Skeeter and Charlene Heinrich

January 26, 2018

So sorry Debbie. In the day your mom and mine were such great friends. She was a wonderful person. Condolences to you and your family.

Jody Edsall Averell

January 26, 2018

We are very sorry for your loss.
The Rolerad family

January 25, 2018

Thomas Houser

May your beliefs lead you to the destination of your heart. My condolences to the Hesson family.

January 25, 2018

Sherrie Lieske

I'm heartbroken today as I heard the news. My best friend, Debbie, lost her mom. Wish I were there to give you a hug and my shoulder for you to cry on.
May you and your family always have the warm, loving memories of your mom. And how her heart was filled with kindness.

You are in my thoughts, as always.
Love, Sherrie

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