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She was a schoolteacher for several years. She started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. She loved working in the garden, taking care of her many flowers, and reading Jesse Stuart books.
She leaves behind her children: Pam Shearer, Steve Coffey and Teresa Coffey, sister, Georgie Smith, brother, Allie Skaggs, grandchildren, Kevin Shearer and Kristina Shearer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winford Coffey, son, Stanley Coffey, son-in-law, Doug Shearer, parents, Edgar and Sadie Skaggs, brothers, Vernon Skaggs, Lewis Skaggs, Herbie Skaggs and Edwin Skaggs.
A graveside service for family and friends, will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the North Fairfield Cemetery on St Rt 162, North Fairfield, OH 44855. Eastman Funeral Home, Greenwich assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.
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