Lucille Aline Berckmoes Cotton born April 14, 1930 in Antwerp, Belgium and died on April 15, 2022 in San Antonio, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Hank) Richard Cotton Jr.; her parents Gustaaf and Leonie Berckmoes; her brother, Marcel Berckmoes; and daughter, Karen Cotton. She is survived by children Anne Tondre and husband, Larry Michael; Stephen (Steve) Cotton; Denis Cotton and wife, Martha; Mary Ellen Cotton; Maureen Guido and husband, Gino; and Kevin Cotton and wife, Kris; grandchildren: Katherine (Katie) Richardson and husband, Bryan; Jonathon Cotton and wife, Christina; Krystle Gourley; Jenna Tondre; Alan Cotton; Kyle Cotton, Andrew Cotton, Meagan Guido, Lauren Cotton, and Nathan Guido; great-grandchildren: Olivia Cotton, Charles Cotton, Christopher Cotton, Jude Cotton, Hailey Gourley, Dyllon Gourley, Dakota Gourley, Luke Richardson, and Chase Richardson along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lucille and her parents immigrated from Belgium to San Antonio in 1932. She grew up on a farm on Belgium Lane. She attended St. Joseph Academy in San Antonio, Texas. She met the love of her life, Hank, at the Pig Stand Restaurant while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They married in 1956 and lived in Massachusetts until they returned to Texas in 1964.  Lucille was a lifetime member of the Belgium American Club.

She worked 25 years as the billing supervisor for the UT Health Science Center Orthopedic Department. She was an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church since 1966 serving in numerous capacities, including but not limited to, parish council, school board, altar society, adoration captain, Eucharistic minister and lead the Recitation of the Rosary prior to the Saturday Masses. This was indicative of her devotion to our Blessed Mother/Our Lady of Fatima.  She was passionate in ensuring all seven of her children attended Catholic Schools. She was a good faithful and devoted servant to our Lord.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A Rosary will be recited for Lucille at 9:30am on Monday, April 25 ^th at

Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 8134 Blanco Rd. San Antonio TX 78216.

A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00am.

Burial service will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.