Flora Oliver Cothran

Flora Oliver Cothran died Monday, October 24, 2005, in a Marietta, GA hospital following complications from an accident. Born in Burgaw in Pender County 93 years ago, she is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Fred D, Cothran. She is also survived by their daughter, Susan Cothran of Smyrna, GA, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her children, Fred D. Cothran, Jr. and Dr. Anne Elizabeth Hartung as well as three brothers and four sisters. Flora was founder and first president of the Blue Ridge Doll Club, the first original doll club in this area, founded in 1978. She was still an active member. She was a former volunteer at ABCCM. She will be remembered for her great love of flowers, dolls, her paintings, reading, and great skill in needlework and carving dolls. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Avery’s Creek Christian Church Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.