Arlene Cotton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at AdventHealth Winter Park following a brief illness. Arlene was born June 23, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Louis & Sarah (Schwartz) Kroll of bless memory. Arlene was a former member of Temple Israel Orlando.

A lifelong educator, Arlene’s greatest lessons were taught through the way she lived: with strength, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to her family. She was a woman of profound impact who truly put her children first and left a lasting impression on everyone she touched.

Her legacy of love continues through her sons, Mark Cotton of Germany, Barry Cotton of Orlando, Florida, and Eric (Gail) Cotton of Tampa, Florida; her grandchildren, Neal (Sarah) Cotton, Jake (Stephanie) Cotton, and Danielle Cotton; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Natalie Cotton, Cody Cotton, Claire Cotton, and Kendall Cotton.

Graveside service for Arlene will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026 at Temple Israel Cemetery (9200 Morton Jones Road, Gotha, FL) with Rabbi Dovid Dubov of Chabad of Winter Park officiating. May she rest in peace and may her memory always be a blessing.

Service entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 407-599-1180.