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 Sholom Dubov of Chabad Orlando & 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.