Birth date: Oct 24, 1926 Death date: Oct 23, 2011
Evelyn K. Cottrell was called to her heavenly home on October 23, 2011. Born on October 24, 1926 to Hattie and Chris Fountain in Oden, Arkansas. She grew up in the depression of the 1930's. Her love of education led her to pursue Read Obituary
Phil, Have lost touch with you and your Mom over the years so it was with great sorrow that I read of her passing. I have such fond memories of her as a friend and a teacher. She was a great inspiration to many people and touched many lives over the years. I know how much of a loss this is to you but I hope you find comfort in her memory. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Malcolm, Tahlequah, Ok.
The real measure of a person's life is the influence that the person left on other people. Evelyn was my aunt and teacher, and all master teachers mold lives rather than just impart skills in the classroom. I can honestly say I am a college graduate due to the influence of Evelyn Cottrell. I doubt that I would have gone to college if she had not given me the positve encouragement and emotional support that I needed to attend Connors State College. I am not certain that I can articulate the precise influence that she gave me. I think it was that personal liberation is the value of a college education. Her influence was invaluable to me and my immediate family because her presence has carried over to my three daughters who have not even met her. Two are graduates from Oklahoma University and the third will attend OU next year. I suspect that if she had not encouraged me to attend Connors State College, they might not have attended college. Her good work has reached across two generations, and it will reach on for many to come. I am sure that many other former students can say the same thing about her. My Aunt Evelyn lived a good and worthy life as she profoundly touched others.
Dear Phi, You do not know me, but when I read of your mother's passing, I felt I needed to write to you to tell you how very much she infludenced my life. I was in college in 1960-61 at Conners College. I was in my laste 30's and had my children in school, and I decided to go back to college. I had a few hours at Northeastern, and even taught on an "emergency certificate" during the war. I enrolled in her class about marriage and relationships and loved every minute of it. It was then I decided to major in Psychology. She encouraged me to continue my education and we became good friends. It was not easy and it took me a few years, but in 1972, I got my degree at Northeastern in Psychology. I worked for DHS in Okmulgee at first, then began teaching at OSU Okmulgee. The course was Human Relatioins, much like the one she taught at Connors. This was the highlight of my life. I remember seeing her at Northestern, but I am sorry I did not keep in touch. Had I known she was in Tulsa, I would have, because I'd like her to know how much she meant to me. I'm sure she influenced many others, as she did me, but I wanted you to know how much she impacted my life. I am 85 now, retired and happy that at times I would imagine I was teaching just like Evelyn Cottrell.Sincerely, Valta Ree Casselman 512 E 19th St. Okmulgee, OK 74447 918-756-4453
Phil, you have our deepest and sincere condolences on the lost of Ms.Cottrell, for she was one of a kind very loving,smart and some times witty. She will be missed. May God Bless You For She couldn't have asked for a better Son you were awesome in taking care and looking after your mom.Be Blessed
Phil,you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother, for she was very close to me the whole time I lived here at Inverness Village,I feel that I've lost a very dear friend. May God Bless You and Strengthen you at this difficult time in your life. We Love You Charles & Ellen
I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Miss Evelyn while working at Inverness Village. She was a really sweet and caring person. She meant alot to me and the resident I care for. I will miss her greatly.I am deeply sorry for your loss. God bless.Kim Miller
