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Dorothy Mae (Leach) Cotton, 87, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born to her late parents, Milford James and Nettie Mae Leach on December 23, 1936 in Many, Louisiana. Dorothy enjoyed riding and breeding horses, traveling, playing cards, and was owner/operator of Longhorn Entertainment Complex. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Charles Ray Cotton, Sr .; daughters, Sandra Cotton Bernhard (Brian) of Crystal Beach, Texas, Tina Renee' Cotton of Vinton, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Charles Ray Cotton, III (Melanie), Brion Bernhard Pampell (Jon), Amanda Renee' Schlesinger, Cody Byron Bernhard (Mandy), and Aimee Brooke Schlesinger; along with seven great grandchildren. 

Dorothy is preceded in death by her son, Charles Ray Cotton, Jr .; her parents; along with her two brothers, Floyd Wayne Leach and Charles James Leach.

A Graveside Celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at Ft. Jesup Cemetery in Sabine Parish, Louisiana on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm, with Bro. Wade Penfield officiating. 

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. World Traveler "Strongest Woman We Know"

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at http://www.hixsonvinton.com.