Mary Elizabeth (Cotter) Quattlebaum
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Apr 3rd, 2015
- Death Date: Apr 3, 2015
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Biography: Mary Elizabeth (Cotter) Quattlebaum, 98, passed away on April 3, 2015. Mary was born on July 10, 1916 in Gum Springs, Arkansas and moved to North Little Rock when her father, a telegrapher for Missouri Pacific Railroad, was transferred. She attended Saint Patrick?s parochial school and North Little Rock High School. After graduation she worked as a sales person for Pfeifer?s in downtown Little Rock and later as a comptometer operator with Kroger. After marrying Rudell Quattlebaum, a boiler engineer with Arkansas Power and Light Company, they moved to Forrest City where she was a homemaker until Rudy?s sudden death in 1955. She and her son moved back to Little Rock and, faced with being a single parent, enrolled in an X-ray technology program, and worked as an X-ray technician at the Arkansas State Hospital until her retirement. After retirement she and her sister Agnes enjoyed going to garage sales and antique stores, backyard family picnics, and particularly ceramic classes at the Jack Evans Senior Citizen Center in Sherwood, Arkansas. She is survived by her son, Larry Quattlebaum and her brother, Andrew Cotter both of Little Rock, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Anna Cotter, her husband Rudell Quattlebaum, sister Agnes Keltner, brothers Thomas Cotter and Bernard Cotter, and sisters-in-law Vera Bonds, Lyda King, and Eudell Denson. Mary was a devout Catholic and went to sleep every night saying the rosary. She was a former parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and currently of Saint Theresa Catholic Church. Special thanks to Mr. R.J. Stanley and Mr. Eric Stanley who brought her communion every Sunday. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by a Rosary, at Ruebel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Saint Theresa Catholic Church followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials can be made to Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 6219 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
Although I didn't have the privilege of meeting your Mom, I feel like I knew her from all the wonderful things Carol told me over the years and this beautiful obituary. I know her greatest blessing was having you for a son. Your constant dedication and love had to enrich each of her days and bring her so much pride and joy. Please know that I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers over the coming days.
I enjoyed our phone call so much even though the occasion was sad. No one can ever appreciate what your mom meant to me. As a young child even before you were born, Aunt Mary was like second mother to me and I loved her in the same way that I loved my own mom, we will all miss her.
Lucy Rhodes contacted me about your mother's passing, and I sure send my sincere condolences to you. Her beautiful picture on this site really shows what a wonderful person she was. She also raised a wonderful son. Her life is to be celebrated.
My best to you,
Sally Barlund
My prayers go out to my Aunt Mary and deepest condolences to you. My brother Tommy told me.
My prayers will remain with you.
Joseph Cotter
4th Son of Mary's brother Thomas C. Cotter
Don Curdie
I have been collecting family stories and piecing together a family tree. I'll make sure that what you wrote is included. I hope you find peace in knowing that the sisters are together again. All the best, Katie
My prayers and thoughts are with you and with Mary on this day. May she rest in a well earned peace with her Lord.
Please let me know what we can do.
Sincerely,
David
Dorothy