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Brenda Star Cotton, 67 of Nortonville passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess. Born January 18, 1958, to the late James and Geneva (Kemble) Williams. She was of the Christian faith and previously worked as a material handler for Carhartt. Brenda also volunteered at the Salvation Army for many years. She had an interest in genealogy and enjoyed learning about her family history. Brenda was often the leader in making sure that family reunions happened, she loved having family gatherings.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Star Cotton; and brothers, Johnny Doyle Williams and Jackie Williams.
Survived by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Cotton; 3 children, Kenneth (Tanya) Cotton of Nortonville, James (Tammy) Cotton of Providence and Stephanie (Matt) Hutchison of Madisonville; 4 bonus children, Theresa (Haden) Pollard of Owensboro, Imigine Poustka of Madisonville, Kaydence Poustka of Nortonville and Luke Poustka of Nortonville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Kathy Williams of Madisonville and Cynthia (John) Winfield of Nortonville.
Service will be held Friday at 12:00pm at Bandy Funeral Home in Nortonville with Bro. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial to follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Nortonville. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and Friday from 10:00am until service hour at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Cotton, James Cotton, Kendrick Cotton, Andrew Cotton, Charles Cotton and Christopher Davis. Honorary Pallbearers are Tyler Jackson and Patrick Brasher.
**Friday's times have been updated due to expected weather conditions.
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