ReNell Medley

ReNell Medley, 45, of Cottonwood died November 1. She was born October 26, 1960 in San Diego, California. At the age of 13, she moved to Cottonwood with her family. A graduate of Mingus Union High School, she has been employed in the business office at Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital and spent time in coastal California as a medical business office manager before returning to Cottonwood. ReNell has struggled with degenerative spinal problems and had many surgeries for several years. She was involved in the foster care of children and had a great love of animals. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Barbara and Don Walters of Clarkdale; father Russ Kerr, Sr. of Missoula, Montana; brother Russ Kerr, Jr. of Cottonwood; nephews Nathaniel and Matthew Kerr of Cottonwood; step-brothers Don Walters Jr. of Flagstaff and Randy Walters of Clarkdale; step-sisters Cheri Lucas of Lacey, Washington and Cindi Walters of Utah. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 9 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 11 AM. An on line guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com