Cathy Alene Cotter, age 53, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on February 1, 1972, in Salem, Arkansas, to Stanley Clayton and Ruby Dean (Shrable) Perdue.
Cathy dedicated over 30 years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. Her compassion and kindness touched countless lives throughout her career in healthcare. She married the love of her life, Ronnie Dean Cotter, on May 2, 2019, in Viola, Arkansas, and together they shared a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and family.
Cathy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and “Mimi.” She never met a stranger and loved everyone she encountered. She was always willing to lend a hand, offer encouragement, or share a smile. Cathy found joy in the simple things—spending time with her family, floating the river, traveling to Florida, and being outdoors surrounded by nature. She attended the Viola Solid Rock Assembly in Viola, Arkansas, where her faith and kindness shone brightly. She loved her Lord and Savior.
Cathy is survived by her husband, Ronnie Cotter of Viola, Arkansas; son, Ronnie Cotter, Jr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas; two daughters, Brittany Barker (Daniel) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Lizzy Cotter of Mountain View, Arkansas; four precious grandchildren, Aundreya Barker, Aedyn Barker, Althea Barker, and Karmin Barker; her mother, Ruby Perdue of Viola, Arkansas; brother, Stanley Perdue (Elma) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; two sisters, Angela Hansen (Keith) of Great Bend, Kansas, and Beverly Sanders of Viola, Arkansas; and three aunts, Cathy LeGrand (Raymond) of Oran, Missouri, Sharon Sullins of Gepp, Arkansas, and Rebecca McConnell (Eddie) of Oran, Missouri. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.
