Doris Cottrell, 80, of Elizabeth, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born on May 9, 1946, in Wood County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Arthur "Jack" Copen and Evelyn Hall Copen.

Doris was a faithful member of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle in Elizabeth, West Virginia.

She enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, listening to country music, and gathering around bonfires with family and friends. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with those she loved.

She is survived by her children, Dallas Copen (Jocie), Tim Copen, Harold Copen, George Cottrell (Angel), Eric Cottrell, and April Cottrell; her grandchildren, James Copen, Emily Copen, Jayden Copen, Zoey Copen, Layden Copen, Rylan Cottrell, Clayton Wooten, Lakota Wooten, Austin Cottrell, Brayden Cottrell, Jerica Cottrell, Melody Cottrell, Trinity Cottrell, Katin Author, Jason Copen, Lisa Copen, Nicole Copen, Austin Murphy, Danny Murphy, Levi Stull, and Desira Stull; several great-grandchildren; her sisters, Donna Copen (Roy), Diana Rader (Tom), and Marie Gillan; and her brothers, Darrel Copen and Dale Copen.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Delmas Copen and Doral Copen and grandson Jason Copen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Matheny Whited Funeral Home in Elizabeth, West Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Matheny Whited Funeral Home of Elizabeth is honored to be serving the Cottrell family.