Anita Graham Fussell Cottle, 92, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  She was born in Rose Hill, NC to Henry Graham and Emily Arlene Fussell.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Kay Cottle Wells.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 73 years, Doane Jackson Cottle; sister, Lois Rivenbark and husband Jack; children, Debbie Cottle Powell, Joy Cottle Hufham and husband Gurney, Herbie Cottle and wife Sue Ellen; grandchildren, Justin Powell and wife Rachael, Ryan Powell and wife Jenna, Bradley Cottle and wife Kristin, Christopher Hufham and wife Kristin, Ashley Cottle Quinn and husband Adam, Scott Hufham, Michael Hufham and fiance Sara; great grandchildren Jackson, Allie, Bryson, Callie, Tucker, Cohen, Phoebe, and Harris.

After graduating from Rose Hill High School, Anita attended Meredith College and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received a BA in English.

Anita was a life-long member of the Rose Hill Baptist Church where she was the organist for over thirty years.  She also taught piano lessons in her home and at Rose Hill Elementary School.  Anita was an excellent cook and she loved preparing meals for her family and friends.  She also enjoyed reading, playing the piano and solving crossword puzzles.  Anita loved spending time with her church family and Rose Hill friends.  Many friends have recently shared how much she has blessed them.  More than anything. loved her grandchildren dearly and treasured the time spent with them.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, at Rose Hill Baptist Church, beginning with visitation at 1:00 and service at 2:00.  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in her memory to Rose Hill Baptist Church.