April 21, 1946 — June 13, 2022

Reverend Dr. Judy Anne Cotter, 76, graduated from this life to her eternal home on June 13, 2022, with her daughters by her side in Crossville. She was born April 21, 1946 in Fordtown, Tennessee, to William Henry Gross and Margaret Britt.

Judy graduated from Happy Valley High School in Elizabethton, TN in 1964. After graduation, her employment experiences ranged from an Information Operator in Atlanta, GA; Waitressing; and Factory (Sewing / Oil pump mfg.) to Clerical work (secular and church). If you asked her, she would name her role as Mother and homemaker as her greatest achievement.

She met and married Roy Lee Cotter, Jr. in Los Angeles, California in July 1966. Together, they raised three daughters, Nancy Webb, Kristina Hobbs, and Angela Bunch. Roy preceded Judy in death shortly after their beautiful 55- year Wedding Anniversary in July of 2021. The life they built together was an example of God’s unconditional love and redemption on earth. They co-founded Harvesters Christian Fellowship, Inc. in Chelsea, OK in1994 and relocated to Crossville, TN in 1997. Judy earned her credentials as an ordained minister and received an honorary doctorate from HCF, Inc. They found their church family in Redemption Church of Crossville where she was a dedicated and active member until her “graduation.”

She is survived by her children, Nancy Webb, Kristina Hobbs (Jeffery), and Angela Bunch (John);10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and extended family members and a multitude of loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Oscar Gross and Sarah Elizabeth Shaver Gross; parents, William Gross and Margaret Britt; husband, Roy Lee Cotter, Jr.; brother, George William Gross.

Please join us for a Celebration of a Graduated Life at Redemption Church, 75 Commercial Dr. Crossville, TN on Saturday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. Committal and Interment will be at Big Lick Hillcrest Cemetery immediately following the service.