Mary Brown Coffey, 85, of Morganton, NC, went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Born in Caldwell County, NC on June 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Effie Brown. Mary was a homemaker who dearly loved her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Coffey is survived by her son, Bobby Coffey (Jan); grandchildren, Angela Campbell, Donnie Coffey, Eddie Burns, Jessica Watts, Brandy Coffey, Lacey Coffey, Jennifer Cooper, and Heathe Matthews; fifteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Brown.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Coffey; two sons, Floyd Junior Coffey and Edward Coffey; great-granddaughter, Audra Burns; brothers, Hermon and Aaron Brown; and sisters, Edith Bentley, June Day, Vera Day, Evelyn Robinson, and Rose Carswell.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Bill Bentley and Rev. Randy Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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You were such a beautiful person inside and out, Granny! Your Love was big as the mountains and your smile as precious as a rose! You made such a huge impact in my life. I loved watching you smile when you would eat a Hershey's! You had style and class. I will always cherish all the memories and time we shared. You were like another Grandma to me. You loved me unconditionally and I Love you always too! I can't wait to see you when we meet again!
Granny I Love You so very much! You will always be in my heart and I miss you dearly! Love, Eddie
My Aunt Mary was such a Sweet Soul. She was always good to me and she will definitely be missed.
I love you Granny! God sure did welcome one of the most beautiful Angels home! Hug Audi tight for me until I can do it myself. I'll be missing you until then.
you will be missed granny 🙏 much love