Leila B. Serafini, 81, of Cottonwood died January 21. She was born August 8, 1921 in Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Serafini was a member of the Verde Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Melvin E.Serafini; a son and his wife, Tom and Diana Serafini of Cottonwood; a daughter-in-law Sheron Serafini of Oregon; four grandchildren, Matthew Serafini of California, Emily Serafini of Cottonwood, Mike Serafini of Oregon and Steve Serafini of Oregon; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Carter. She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Serafini and James Serafini. A visitation will be held Monday, January 27 in the Westcott Funeral Home from 4-6 PM. A funeral will be held Tuesday, January 28 at the funeral home at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery.