Ninth Generation


15828. Willroe M. Coffey was born on 2 November 1920 in Monticello, Wayne Co., KY. Willroe died in Indianapolis, Center Twp., Marion Co., IN on 2 September 2006 and was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN in September 2006 .41800

Obituary, The Indianapolis Star, Sep. 5, 2006

Willroe M. Coffey 85, Indianapolis, departed this life Saturday, September 2 along with his loving wife of 28 years, Ann M. Coffey. Willroe was born November 2, 1920 in Monticello, KY, one of eleven children, to Mitt and Flossie Taylor Coffey, who have preceded him in death. He worked as a molder for 40 years at Richardson Rubber Co., retiring in 1982. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 5, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle, 902 Fletcher Ave. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the church. 

Surviving are his daughters, Vonnie Sizemore of Indianapolis, and Christi-Neda Hayes, of Greenwood; grandchildren Rich Hayes, wife Brenda of Terryville, CT, Dacia Wehrle, husband Jamie of Vandalia, IL, Aaron Coffey of Naples, FL, Terri Edwards, husband Randy of Indianapolis; and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Heather Coffey, Jaisa and Jarek Wehrle, and Logan Hayes; brothers, Odie Coffey, wife Maria, of Huntington Beach, CA; James Coffey, wife Brenda, of Fishers, IN; a sister, Pearl Denny of Indianapolis, and many nieces and nephews. A son, Eugene, preceded him in death in 1983. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Willroe and Ann's memory to the Calvary Tabernacle Building Fund, 902 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.

Willroe M. Coffey and Edna Roberts were married. Edna Roberts was born (date unknown).

Willroe M. Coffey and Edna Roberts had the following children:

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Betty Roan Coffey.

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Lee Coffey was born (date unknown).

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Shirley Coffey was born (date unknown).

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Judy Coffey was born (date unknown).

Willroe M. Coffey and Anna M. Owen were married circa 1978. Anna M. Owen was born in 1921 in Butler Co., KY. Anna died in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN on 2 September 2006 and was buried at Indianapolis, Center Twp., Marion Co., IN on 5 September 2006.41801

Obituary, The Indianapolis Star, Sep. 5, 2006

Ann M. Coffey 85, Indianapolis, departed this life Saturday, September 2 along with her loving husband of 28 years, Willroe M. Coffey. 

She was a faithful member of Calvary Tabernacle, Indianapolis, for 55 years. Ann (as she was affectionately known) was born in Butler Co., KY to Louis and Venie Owen. She moved to Indianapolis in the 1940's. Her parents, one brother and three sisters preceded her in death. 

She worked as a seamstress at L. Strauss and Morrison's until her retirement. She was known for her exquisite ability to create and alter garments. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 5, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle, 902 Fletcher Ave. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the church. 

She is survived by one daughter, Corliss Williams and son-in-law, Reverend C. Patton Williams of Ocala, FL; four grandchildren, Darrick Williams of Apopka, FL, Daryle Williams of Ocala, FL, Darrin Williams of Ocala, FL, and DeAnna Dawn Baker of Louisville, KY; five great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Williams, Madison Baker, Reeve Williams, Copeland Baker and Haley Williams. The sixth great-grandchild, Anna Rose Williams, is expected to arrive this month. Anna will be named after her great-grandmother. A host of nieces and nephews lovingly called her "Aunt Myrl". Her family and friends will miss her dearly. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Willroe and Ann's memory to the Calvary Tabernacle Building Fund, 902 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St

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