Lillian Grace Durham
Daughter of Benjamin Robert Durham and Anna Mae Durham
Born 28 May 1917 in Kent Co., Delaware
Died 21 Feb 2007 in Smyrna, Kent Co., Delaware
Married 16 Sep 1933 in Cheswold, Kent Co., Delaware to John Coker Jr
Born 23 Mar 1915 in [Kent Co.], Delaware
Died 29 Apr 1996 in Kent General Hospital, Kent Co., Delaware
Notes
- Lillian's age in the census records: in 1920, age 3; in 1930, age 12.
- Obituary, Bridgeton News, 23 Feb 2007:
Lillian G. Coker
Lillian G. Coker of Cheswold went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 21,
in the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna, Del.
Mrs. Coker was born May 28, 1917 in Cheswold, Del. to Benjamin and Anna May Durham.
She was married to John Coker, who preceded her in death on April 29, 1996.
She was a factory worker until her retirement.
She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, house cleaning, and being with her family.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Dover for many years.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by two sons, Nelson and Donald Coker.
She is survived by five sons, Charles Eddie Coker of Dover, John Jack Coker of Felton, Leroy Ben Coker of Dover,
Steven Coker of Cheswold and Richard Ricky Coker of Hartly; four daughters, Eleanor McKinney of Dover,
Barbara Velez of Harrington, Joann Moore of Gatesville, Texas and Monica Coker of Dover;
one sister, Mirian Carter of Dover. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren
and one great-great grandson; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Also a very special friend and aide,
Kissy, at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24th, at 2 p.m.
at Immanuel Union United Methodist Church in Cheswold, Del. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m.
Interment will be in Immanuel Union Cemetery in Cheswold, DE.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com.
Sources
- 1920 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Kent Co.,
R.D.2-E.D.1, E.D. 3, Sheet No. 10B [=52 verso], 93-93, White Oak Rd., 11 Feb 1920
- 1930 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Kent Co.,
R.D.5, E.D. 1-19, Sheet No. 2B [=164 verso], 32-33, Kenton Rd., 15 Apr 1930