Mrs. Stella Marie Couch born March 16, 1926 departed this life on Sunday February 3, 2013 at the Hazard Health and Rehab Center in Hazard, KY being 86-years, 10-months, and 17-days of age at the time of her passing. Stella was born in Defiance the daughter of the late John Cotton and the late Leila Littleton Cotton. Stella was also preceded in death by her Husband – N.C. Couch, Brother – Roy Cotton, Three Sisters – Leoma Cotton, Visa Fallon, Gladys Kidwell. Stella was a life-long resident of Perry County and was a Member of the Abundant Living Church in Hazard.

Mrs. Stella Marie Couch leaves the following relatives surviving: One Daughter – Connie Deborde & Mike of Jeff, Kentucky; Two Nephews – John Kidwell of Hazard, KY and Robbie Fallon of Tennessee, and a host of other Relatives and Friends Survive.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Stella Marie Couch will be conducted on Wednesday February 6, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the New Hope Christian Center in Hazard with John Kidwell and Mike Barnett officiating. The Interment will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery located at Jeff, Kentucky. The Visitation will be at the New Hope Christian Center on Tuesday Evening from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. Engle-Bowling Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements.