Tammy Kay Cotner
October 22, 1965 – January 14, 2023
Tammy Kay Cotner, 57, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away January 14, 2023 at Calvert Health Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1965 in Brunswick Maine to Walter Lee and Barbara Kay Cotner.
Tammy is survived by her mother, Barbara Kay Cotner, sisters Tracy Rena Voegtli and Husband Thomas Paul, Tera Lee Swann and Husband Craig and her brother Thomas Nelson Cotner. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and her Arc family.
Tammy was a Diva who loved babies, puppies, music, dancing in her wheelchair, shopping and being around people. She always had a smile on her face and never forgot the people that she met. She was the 1977 Poster Child for March of Dimes when she was 11, as well as participating in the Maryland Special Olympics in 1983. After graduating High School in June of 1987, she worked for Calvert Diversified Services, one job being that she distributed mail at the Calvert County Courthouse. Tammy was the sweetest beacon of light in this world and had a great impact on many whom had the privilege of knowing her and found a warm place in their hearts forever.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday January 18, 2023, 2:00 PM at Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic Maryland. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in memory of Tammy to the Arc of Southern Maryland, 355 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 or to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Washington DC, 3727 14th Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20017.
Visitation
Services
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
2 PM
Interment
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16 Jan 2023
10:19am
So sorry for your loss, Barbara and family.
I helped at the Kings Road Group Home and remember Tammy very well and Grandmother, Florence Sickle coming to visit.
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
16 Jan 2023
11:25am
I met Tammy while working for the Arc many years ago, well over 25 years ago. Tammy always had a smile on her face and the best laugh ever. I enjoyed going for rides with her. We had great conversations, she spoke with her eyes. My condolences to Tammy’s family.
City
Hughesville
State
Md
16 Jan 2023
1:46pm
We are so sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. She always had a smile on her face whenever she saw you. She is and was a Bright and Shining Star. Tammy will really be missed. God gained a Beautiful Angel when she went to Heaven. Condolences to all of her family in Maryland and other places. Love, Aunt Carole and Uncle Dick
City
Harrisville
State
Ohio
16 Jan 2023
5:37pm
Barbara, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers for your loss of Tammy. She was such a sweet young lady, always loving and happy to have visitors. She’s now free from her earthly bounds — may she have eternal rest and peace. ❤️
City
Little Rock
State
Arkansas
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So sorry for your loss, Barbara and family.
I helped at the Kings Road Group Home and remember Tammy very well and Grandmother, Florence Sickle coming to visit.
I met Tammy while working for the Arc many years ago, well over 25 years ago. Tammy always had a smile on her face and the best laugh ever. I enjoyed going for rides with her. We had great conversations, she spoke with her eyes. My condolences to Tammy’s family.
We are so sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. She always had a smile on her face whenever she saw you. She is and was a Bright and Shining Star. Tammy will really be missed. God gained a Beautiful Angel when she went to Heaven. Condolences to all of her family in Maryland and other places. Love, Aunt Carole and Uncle Dick
Barbara, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers for your loss of Tammy. She was such a sweet young lady, always loving and happy to have visitors. She’s now free from her earthly bounds — may she have eternal rest and peace. ❤️