Ava E. Coggin
August 17, 1936 ~ May 26, 2020
NASHVILLE - Ava E. Coggin, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on August 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walter Gray Evans and Frances Breedlove Evans. She was also preceded in death by the "love of her life", beloved husband, Garland W. Coggin; and siblings, Walter G. "Jim" Evans, Jr., Lois Evans, Wayland Evans, and Horace Evans.
Ava's life was filled with family, friends, love, laughter, and enduring faith. She was a dedicated member of Corinth Baptist Church where she graciously served in many capacities. Ava was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Ava leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Michael W. Coggin and wife, Anise, of Nashville; and daughter, Sonja C. Russ and husband, Tony, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Christina C. Pritchard and husband, Adam, Michael W. Coggin, Jr. and wife, Brooke, and Brandon A. Russ; great-grandson, Owen Pritchard; brothers, Warren Evans and wife, Marie, of Wendell and Donald Evans and wife, Susan, of Ernul; and sister-in-law, Linda Evans of Fuquay Varina.
A Private Family Graveside Service with Dr. Richard A. Walker officiating will be held at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 2883 N. NC 58 Hwy., Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
A Private Family Graveside Service with Dr. Richard A. Walker officiating will be held at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Forest Hill Cemetery
350 North 1st Street, Ext.
Nashville, NC 27856
A Private Family Graveside Service with Dr. Richard A. Walker officiating will be held at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace are with Ms. Ava’s family now and in the days to come (Matthew 54)
In memory of Ava E. Coggin, Nelson Langley lit a candle
Pastor Mike & Family my prayers are with you at this difficult time. My condolences.
Mike and Family Your Mom was a beautiful woman inside and out. Always loving and kind. Dad loved her visits and chocolate pies she would bring when he was sick. I have wonderful memories of her. She was always the same and always had time for people. I know she is rejoicing but she will be missed so much here. Praying for your family.
We send our love and deepest sympathy. Our prayers for God’s peace and comfort go out to all of you. We enjoyed our time spent with Ava. We have a lot of precious memories. Preacher Mich and Sonya, you will be in our prayers. We love you all
We Loved Ava so much. I enjoyed our many talks on the telephone. She was such a sweet Christian lady. and we will never forget her. She is now walking on the streets of gold with her beloved husband. She will truly be missed.
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Our prayers and sympathy to all of Ava’s family and friends. She was such a sweet lady and a true Christian. She is completely healed and walking on the streets of gold with all her loved ones especially her husband.
I use to work with Ava at the Bank and just loved her so much. I went to school with you, Mike, and also know Sonja and Tony. My heart goes out to you all and I will be praying for Jesus to be near you with His comfort. I read a book named Embraced by the Light after my mama passed and it helped me to realize how beautiful it is in Heaven and that I should wish for her to come back from such a beautiful place as where she was. Love and Peace
Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.