Mrs. Josephine Wallace Cottingham
October 19, 1943 - January 31, 2017
Mrs. Cottingham was born on October 19, 1943 in Natchez, MS the daughter of Harden Wallace, Sr. and Bernice Wallace. Josephine was a graduate of Jackson State University, Grambling State University and Auburn University. She was a teacher. Mrs. Cottingham was an active member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church where she loved to work with the youth. Other memberships included Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Eastern Stars, Elks and numerous others. She enjoyed traveling and cooking. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents. She survived by her son: Rochell Cottingham and wife Rynia; three brothers: Harden Wallace, Jr., Tom Wallace and wife Yvonne, Keith Wallace; three sisters: LaVern Little, Ruth DiAnne Wallace-Harris, Rev. Darlene Pickett; two grandchildren: Jarian Cottingham and Camera Cottingham and other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 99 Pinemount Road, Natchez, MS 39120. Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com
Mrs. Cottingham was born on October 19, 1943 in Natchez, MS the daughter of Harden Wallace, Sr. and Bernice Wallace. Josephine was a graduate of Jackson State University, Grambling State University and Auburn University. She was a... View Obituary & Service Information