Obituary of Mildred Ann Cotita

Ann Cotita, 70, (affectionately known as Annabell) passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, born on July 29, 1948 in Clermont, FL and was the oldest daughter to Harley Fillingim and Margaret (Taylor) Albritton. She started her career as a hair stylist and later owned the Style Preference Hair Salon in the 80s on Old Palafox Hwy. She then retired from International Paper after working many years in the Folio department. She was a most trusted confidante known for her integrity, hard working demeanor and willingness to help others in need. She is survived by her daughter, Tracie Cotita (Jack) Furguson of Splendora, TX; sons, Sam (Amanda) Cotita, Jr. of Pensacola, FL and Jeff (Jennifer) Bond of Michigan; mother, Margaret Albritton; sister, Marie Vickery and brother, Paul Fillingim; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends including one special friend George Overby. Family, friends and others whose lives Ann touched are invited to a Memorial Visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday, June 17, 2019 to reminisce, grieve, support and chat with each other at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 7253 Plantation Road, Pensacola, FL 32504.