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Davida Cotman-EL, born July 14th 1944 Donna Renee Mangrum was a loving mother of 8 children. Her oldest two from her first marriage, and 6 more from her second marriage to her late husband Abdur Rahman Cotman-EL. After 80 full years of life, passed away from natural causes in the early hours of February 18th, 2025. Davida was full of life, she was a woman of faith, fully committed to helping others and serving her …

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For all who are finding this site, a memorial documentary was made on Davida’s behalf. If you go onto YouTube, go the p…
For all who are finding this site, a memorial documentary was made on Davida’s behalf. If you go on…
For all who are finding this site, a memorial documentary was ma…

I was deeply moved, saddened, While at the same time greatly encouraged When I heard that Sister Davida Had graduated t…

I was deeply moved, saddened, While at the same time greatly encouraged When I heard that Sister Da…

I was deeply moved, saddened, While at the same time greatly enc…

So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome spirit! She will be missed greatly. 
So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome spirit! She will be missed greatly. 
So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome spirit! She will be m…

My condolences to all of you, your mother was a great influence in the earlier part of my life. May God bless all of yo…

My condolences to all of you, your mother was a great influence in the earlier part of my life. May…

My condolences to all of you, your mother was a great influence …

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Born

July 14th, 1944
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Passed away

February 18th, 2025
Brooklyn, CT

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Cause of death

Vascular dementia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Tillinghast Funeral Homes
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Davida "Donna,  Abidah" Cotman-El