Barbara "Jane" Cotton, 71, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Four County Health and Rehab in Richland, Georgia.  She was born on April 30, 1950 in Ozark, Alabama, to the late Frank Childree and Gussie Brown.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents.

Jane is survived by her husband, Ernest Clyde "E.C." Cotton of Omaha, Georgia; one son, Jack Cotton of Omaha, Georgia; one daughter, Pamela Cotton of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Danny Childress of Ozark, Alabama; three sisters, Betty Treadaway of Ozark, Alabama, Peggy Nicholson of Dothan, Alabama, Susan Wood of Dothan, Alabama, two grandchildren, Areil Perez, Ashley Perez.

Jane was retired after 31 years from the Stewart County School System where she worked as the Student Information Specialist.  Jane had a passion for reading, and especially loved studying the Bible.  She read the Bible completely, several times.  Jane enjoyed growing her flowers and spending time on long walks in the country.  Jane was an excellent cook as her family and friends can attest!  Jane and E.C. were married for 53 years!  She enjoyed retirement and spending time with her family.

A Chapel Service will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel in Richland, Georgia.  A Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service from 10:00 - 10:45 AM.  Burial will be at the Omaha City Cemetery in Omaha, Georgia.

In Lieu of Flowers:  Valley Rescue Mission in Columbus, GA, % Baldwin Funeral Home, P. O. Box 394, Richland, GA 31825

A full obituary to follow.

www.baldwinfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book. Baldwin Funeral Home, 50 Charles Overby Dr., P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825, was in charge of all arrangements. 229-887-2750