Una Lois Coffman Dover, Delaware Obituary

Una Lois Coffman

Una Lois Coffman passed away peacefully Monday, July 3, 2017 at Kent General Hospital surrounded by her family. Lois, or G-MA, as she was affectionately known by most, was born July 22, 1940 in Hollywood, W.Va., daughter to the late Mary Pauline Turner. She was a graduate of Gap Mills High School in Union, W.V. Lois married the love of her life, Donald, on October 2, 1969. In addition to raising six children and many grandchildren, Lois enjoyed bowling, watching golf, and crocheting blankets for anyone who asked. She was heavily involved in all of her family’s activities, especially those of her grandchildren. Lois always had a meal ready for anyone who knocked on her door. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dover and was an Associate Member of Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Pyne; son-in-law, D. Paul Thomas, Jr.; granddaughter, Mikayla Coffman; and grandson-in-law, Sean Hudson. Lois is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Donald of Magnolia; children, Debbie (Scott) Handges of Magnolia, Dianne (Frank) Coppola of Felton, Michael (Sheila) Coffman of Willow Grove, Dawn (Ben) Hollinger of Magnolia, Denise (Tony) DeVary of Magnolia, and Billie Ann (Matt) Bennett of Dover; Beth (Mike) Scott, Sara Hudson, A.J. Handges, Jonathan Gemmill (Nicky grandchildren, Sullivan), Donald W. Coffman, Daniel (Diann) Coffman, Anna Coffman, Johnny DeVary, Seth Ramsey, and Morgan Ramsey; great-grandchildren: Michael Scott, Lauren Scott, Donald W. Coffman, Jr., Serenity Sells, and Parker Hudson. She is also survived by her siblings, Wanda (Kyle) Largen, Patsy Nelson, Randy (Susan), Carol (Sonny) Pyne, and Robert (Tammy) Turner. Services will be held Noon on Tuesday, July 11th at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Rd, Dover. A visitation will be held from 10 until noon, when a service will be held. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions be made in Lois’s honor, to Vietnam Veterans Chapter 850, P.O. Box 1718, Dover, DE 19903. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.
July 22, 1940 - July 3, 201707/22/194007/03/2017
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Beth
June 29, 2019
I hope you’re throwing lots of strikes in heaven! ❤️
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Beth
June 29, 2019
My dear sweet G-ma. I can’t believe its been almost two years without you. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss you like crazy and wish I could see you , hug you and tell you just how much I love you. I have kept voicemails from you and played them over and ... Continue Reading
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Arthur Walker
July 13, 2017
I, Art Walker, am a co-worker of Diane Coppola's. Sending my sincerest condolences, to Diane and the rest of the family, on the loss of her mother. May GOD Bless you ALWAYS!!!
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Jeff Holleger
July 10, 2017
Dear Dawn Hollinger and Diane Coppola,
The loss of your mother is the most profound life changing event ever. May you find your way through this horrible time and learn to live in the warmth of her memory and the love of a family brought closer together by compassion... Continue Reading
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Laura Pajerowski
July 10, 2017
I am sorry for the lost to the Coffman family, My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Laura
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Nancy Welch
July 9, 2017
So sorry to hear about Lois's passing. I met you both at Magnolia Church and enjoyed talking to you. I know she suffered for quite a while. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Welch
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Mike
July 6, 2017
You have been the best grandma I could every ask for. I will miss our talks and your beautiful smile . You will always be in my heart and I will always love you. I know you are in a better place now and one day I will see you again.
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Randy
July 6, 2017
Loving sister will missing you But rejoiceing that are now in heaven
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