SEYMOUR, CT: Shirley J. Cota, age 86 of Seymour, entered into peaceful rest March 29, 2013 at Shady Knoll Health Center; she was the beloved wife of Clayton Cota. Mrs. Cota was born November 24, 1926 in Seymour, daughter of the late Leroy and Anna (Crofts) Allen. She retired from the former Risdon Company in Naugatuck. Shirley was a member of the Seymour Congregational Church, and the Seymour and Ansonia Senior Centers. Besides her husband she leaves her loving family including daughters, Corrine Urtel of Seymour, and Darlene Rich (Steven, Sr.) of Woodbridge, a sister, Linda Beaton (George) of Oxford, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Her brothers, Kenneth and Donald Allen predeceased her.

Calling Hours are Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour; a Memorial Service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405, or to the Seymour Congregational Church, 15 Broad St., Seymour, CT 06483. For directions or to share a memory please only got to www.hullfh.com