Cozetta Pettway Obituary (1956 - 2023) - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cozetta P. Pettway age 66, Beloved Mother entered Eternal Rest on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Cozetta was born in Forsyth, GA on September 27, 1956, to the late David and Lou Willie Powell. Cozetta was a graduate of Mary Persons High School class of 1974, of Forsyth GA. Cozetta was a member of Saint James Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She worked for the Forsyth Police department as a Radio Dispatcher. Soon after graduation she moved to Bridgeport, CT where she worked briefly at Bridgeport Hospital. From Bridgeport Hospital she worked at Avco Lycoming (Textron) Where she met her late husband, Dennis M Pettway Sr. After leaving Avco she worked at United Healthcare for 20 years. Coco enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, she also loved baking homemade cookies and cakes. More recently Cozetta enjoyed collecting state quarters and putting them in order by the year with her grandchildren. Cozetta was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend to all. Cozetta is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Dennis M. Pettway Sr, her parents David and Lou Willie Powell, Her brothers David Powell III, Ralph Powell, and Charles Kenneth Powell. Sisters Willie Ruth Powell, Patricia Powell-Kenney and Doris Powell-Ogletree. Her memory will be cherished by her loving family which includes her two sons, Dennis M. Pettway II (Camille) and Ryan M. Pettway Sr (Courtney). Cozetta is also survived by her siblings Mildred Hunter, Hazel P. Jones, Marvin Powell (Emma), Linda Mebane (Clarence) and Ricky Powell. Her mother-in-law Barnetta Pettway a sister-in-law Barbara Bayne and brother-in-law Edward Pettway. Cozetta was blessed to have four beautiful grandchildren, Kailyn Ivory Pettway, Dennis M. Pettway III, Ryan M. Pettway Jr, and Roi Marley Pettway. She is also survived by a host of beautiful nieces, nephews, great friends and a very special friend Julia Bell Elmore. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Baker-Isaac Funeral Chapel, 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at the Chapel. Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, 885 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport CT. SERVICES Calling Hours Friday, April 21, 2023 10:00 AM Baker-Isaac Funeral Chapel 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Friday, April 21, 2023 11:00 AM Baker-Isaac Funeral Chapel 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Interment Friday, April 21, 2023 12:30 PM Lakeview Cemetery 885 Boston Ave Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610