Lois Cotton

Lois Cotton, 86, of Rantoul passed away at home on October 25, 2021 surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born December 4, 1934 in Red Elm, South Dakota to parents George and Bertha Lammers. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Lester Lammers and Eldora Kleihauser.

Lois married Buford Cotton on May 16, 1954 and spent a wonderful 64 years together before his passing in November of 2018. Buford served in the United States Air Force for multiple tours and upon receiving his honorable discharge, Lois was presented with a letter of recommendation as well for her sacrifice as a military wife. While Buford was overseas, Lois stayed home raising their four children for some time before returning to the workforce. She began working at the Holiday Inn for 20 years, then went on to work at Chanute Air Force Base for 5 years, and then eventually took a position at Lincolns Challenge for a few years where she found a love working with the kids.

Lois loved crocheting and was very good at it, too. She began coloring in her later years when crocheting became too difficult.

Lois is survived by her children Debra Marshall, James (Diane) Cotton, Martin Cotton, and Donna Lopez, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a very loving mother and will be missed deeply. She is also reunited in death with her two babies that she had lost.

A Celebration of Loiss life will take place on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 3940 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. Pastor Matt Filicsky will officiate. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday. She will be laid to rest at Danville National Cemetery with Buford. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children Hospital. Please join her family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Monday November 1, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Monday November 1, 2021 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834