M. Lucille Cottrell, formally of Independence, IA died Sunday, April 30, 2018 at Southern Hills Specialty Care Center, Osceola, IA.

Lucille was born September 1, 1927, in Hazelton, IA, the daughter of Wendell and Blanche (Gillson) Short. She married Donald C. Cottrell on August 4, 1946, in Hazelton, IA, and they made their home in Jesup, IA. In 1956 they moved to Independence, IA. She volunteered at the Independence Food Pantry and with the American Cancer Society. Due to her volunteer work she received a commendation from the governor. In Lucille’s spare time, she continued to visit veterans with the VFW and was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. In 2014 Lucille moved to Osceola. IA.

Lucille enjoyed spending time outside which included bike riding, fishing, gardening, and camping.

Lucille is survived by her children Tom (Jane) Cottrell Cedar Rapids, IA; Cindy (Dave) Hickman, West Des Moines, IA; and Lori (Jeff) Ehrhardt, Osceola, IA; as well as 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, and a sister, Adelia Leone Menuey-Blomgren, Waterloo, IA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Blanche Short, her husband Donald Cottrell, and a sister Margery McCright-Wheatley.

A Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM on Saturday May 5, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence, with Rev. John Hougen officiating. Burial will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 AM until services at 10:30 AM on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: First Presbyterian Church, 115 6th Ave NW, Independence, Iowa 50644; or Independence Library Foundation, 805 1st East, Independence, Iowa 50644;
or VFW Auxiliary, 128 3rd Ave NE, Independence, Iowa 50644

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lucille Cottrell (Short), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.