Nell Cota

Nell Cota, 90, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away, Nov. 5, 2011. She was born on Aug. 14, 1921, to the late Lonell Naylor and Sara (Meeks) Naylor. She is survived by her son, James St. John and wife Patricia, of Phoenix, Ariz., one granddaughter, Jennifer St. John, and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul Cota. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. 501-327-7727. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.