Carnetta June Cotney Brand's Obituary
Carnetta June Cotney Brand, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, education, and a passion for lifelong learning that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
June is survived by her sons, Richard Frank Brand (Terri) of Alexander City, AL, and Gary Eugene Brand (Paula) of Columbia, TN. She was cherished by her grandchildren, Richard C. Brand (Anna), Daniel B. Brand (Erin), Marcia E. Pearson, Katie L. Keele, Jason E. Drake (Megan), and Paul E. Lewallen (Dee). Her love also extended to her great-grandchildren, Isabella, Adalyn, and Emma Brand; Peyton, Devon, and Nolan Drake; Dakota and Deanna Grace Pearson; Abigail and Harrison Keele; Cayden Lewallen; and Mitchell Baker. June is also survived by her sister, Deanna J. Cotney, and brothers Lowell D. Cotney Jr. (Gaye), Charles Ringo, and Ronnie Cotney (Julie). She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell Daniel Cotney and Sarah Samantha Graves, as well as her brothers, Wayne Eugene Cotney and James Case, her grandson-in-law, Terry Pearson and her grandparents, Ocie Ola and Ester Cotney whom she had a special love for.
June was a proud graduate of Daviston High School. She then pursued her passion for education at Southern Union Junior College and Auburn University, where she earned her Master's Degree in Education. She believed in the power of education and the opportunities it provides, a belief she passed down to her family and students.
June was a woman of many talents and interests. She was an accomplished crafter, skilled in crocheting, sewing, and macrame. She was an amazing quilter, creating beautiful works of art that will be treasured by her family for generations. An avid reader, June could always be found with a book in her hand, constantly learning and expanding her knowledge.
Those who knew June best would describe her as intelligent, thoughtful, and analytical. She had a sharp mind and a keen sense of observation, always ready to share her insights and wisdom. Her thoughtful nature extended to her relationships, where she was always considerate of others' feelings and needs.
As the poem by John Donne, “ No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main- And therefore never send to know For Whom the Bell Tolls; It tolls for thee.”
Carnetta June Cotney Brand lived a life full of love, learning, and creativity. Her legacy will live on in her family and all the lives she touched throughout her journey. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit and her teachings will continue to inspire and guide those she left behind.
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