Linda Cottner, 77, of Perryville, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at her residence.
She was born August 28, 1947, in Kansas City to Thomas and Helen Sanders.
Linda and Nolan Cottner were married December 4, 1988, at First Baptist Church in Perryville.
Linda worked as a lab technician for Gilster Marylee. She was of the Baptist faith. Linda enjoyed reading, shopping at garage sales and thrift stores, dancing, flower gardening, and traveling.
Survivors include her husband; son, Matthew Thomas (Deehan Coffman) Haverstick of Jerseyville, Ill.; two daughters, Judy Gerringer of Perryville and Sheryl Schloss of Jackson; sister, Donna Lucas of San Diego, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Nick, Tyler, Zach, Ben, Kyle, Steven, Wyatt, Daniel, and Tommy; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Lisa “Daisy” Coppedge, sister Della Lucas, and son-in-law Gary Gerringer.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, with Rev. Ben Chapman officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Greater St. Louis.
Linda’s family would like to thank Journey Hospice for the excellent care provided to her.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome. com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
