Anna Elizabeth Coker Dover, Delaware Obituary

Anna Elizabeth Coker

Anna Elizabeth Coker passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was 90. Anna was born on May 18, 1930 to the late Margaret Carney Loatman and Samuel Loatman in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Anna was a secretary at DAFB base supply, a ward clerk at DHCI, and worked for the Capital School District before retiring in 1987. In Cheswold, Anna was especially dedicated to her community. She was a member of the Immanuel Union Methodist Church, Cheswold Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, Retreads Motorcycle Club, Delaware Art League and, a past council member of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware. In her free time, Anna was an avid crafter and seamstress. Her greatest passion was her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by husband, Carlton, Sr., her son Alonzo Coker and her grandson Adam Coker; brothers, James Loatman, and John (Margaret) Loatman, and sisters, Thelma Mosley, Beatrice (Jim) Munson, Isabell (Ralph) Durham and Betty (Albert) Durham. Anna is survived by five sons, Carlton D. Coker, Jr., Dennis J. Coker of Cheswold, Curtis S. Coker (Phyllis Spiering) of Willow Grove, Christopher S. Coker of Dover, Peter D. Coker of Cheswold and her daughter, Carla Coker of Dover, and daughter-in-law Marian Parrish Coker. Her grandchildren, Samuel B. Coker, Kari Maracle, Anthony (Marianne) Coker, Ryan (Janiece) McNamire, Christopher (Tammy) McNamire, Myloni Paige Coker, Alonzo (Julie) Coker, Sarah Coker, Brandon S. Coker, Peter Coker II, Brynn Coker, Connor Verbanas and Tabitha Sammons Morris. Sixteen Great grandchildren and seven Great greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2pm at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt. 10), Dover, DE 19901. Friends may call two hours prior. Interment will follow at Immanuel Union United Methodist Church in Cheswold. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. and Vitas Hospice.
May 18, 1930 - April 23, 202105/18/193004/23/2021
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RuthAnn Purchase
May 3, 2021
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Gary Kennett
May 1, 2021
Anna, was a lifelong friend of my Family, and someone that shared a number of Thanksgiving meals with me, as I was growing up. In her Family, a supportive wife, and caring mother. Rest in Peace, Anna.
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Arlena Coker
April 29, 2021
Sending prayers to the family.Ms Anna always gave you a smile.I can see her taking her walks up to Cheswold. She was very Blessed to have such love and dedication from her family. God Bless Pinky and family
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Pam Jones
April 29, 2021
From Pam Jones to Anna's children, I just want to send my condolences to you all. I have not seen your mom in a long while & was sorry to hear about not only her illness but now her passing. Your mom was always a special lady, always had a smile on her face, & went out o... Continue Reading
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Ben "Soney" Morgan, Houston, TX
April 28, 2021
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Ben "Soney" Morgan
April 29, 2021
So sorry to learn of Anna's passing. She was so loved by everyone and will never be forgotten. She is in Heaven now talking to her family and my Mother, Nellie Morgan, her cousin. May you find solace in God's love and care during this sad time. With deepest sympathy, ... Continue Reading
Shallie Sudler
April 28, 2021
so sorry for your loss anna was a great and friendly women, i loved being around her. very very nice person, may god bless each and everyone of you, love shallie johnson sudler
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Freida Edgat
April 28, 2021
She was such a great lady use to talk to her all the time going to miss her
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Amanda
April 27, 2021
I want to send my love to the entire family, and I am sorry I won’t be able to make the funeral. Aunt Anna always knew how to light up a room! Her smile was contagious and she was one of the most genuine humans I’ve ever met. She had a way of making everyone feel importa... Continue Reading
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Shari
April 27, 2021
Ms Anna Coker, strong independent and women of Courage I always admired her in the cafeteria line she looked after us Seven Day Adventist..My Father, would storytelling of Anna and her sister the "little Red Corvette ". Nothing kept those girls down and if you kee... Continue Reading
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