Phoebe Ann Cotterman

Phoebe Ann Cotterman, 80, of Lewistown, passed away at 9:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Missouri “as an Army Brat” on November 9, 1943, a daughter of the late Dennis O'Dell Douglas and Ova Katherleen (Lee) Douglas. Phoebe was raised in her early youth in Gallipolis, Ohio, then her family moved to Bellefontaine in her early teens where she met the love of her life Ronald Cotterman at The Depot restaurant in Bellefontaine while Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash played and became their song.

 Ron and Phoebe were married on October 5, 1963, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Their marriage was blessed with four children, David (Bone) Cotterman of St. Mary’s, Faith Ann Feazell of Canal Winchester, Ronnie Cotterman of Bellefontaine, and Beverly (Jeff) Brielmaier of Lewistown; nine grandchildren, Phoebe Brielmaier, Ariel Brielmaier, Alicia Brielmaier, Nolan Brielmaier, Miranda (Max) Reames, Ora (Cassie) Payne, Peggy (Aaron) Topping, Nicholas Cotterman, and Richard Shinn; 16 great grandchildren; a sister, Brenda Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron preceded her in death on December 8, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents and four siblings, Frederick Douglas, Dennis Douglas, Nadine Douglas, and Ronald Joseph Douglas.

 A homemaker, Phoebe enjoyed gardening, watching her hummingbirds, butterflies, coloring, crossword puzzles, and watching animal movies. She most especially loved her kids and grandkids with all her heart. Nothing made her prouder. 

 Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes Street in DeGraff, where Pastor Terry Robinson will officiate a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear Phoebe’s favorite color blue in her memory. Burial will follow in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff, Ohio. 

 DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, DEGRAFF is honored to serve the Cotterman family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.

DJS