Alice Covington Coker
July 10, 1936 ~ November 18, 2023
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WHITAKERS – Alice Covington Coker, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Stanley County, NC on July 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Adolphus Monroe Covington and Lorena Shepherd Covington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Coker, Jr.; her son, Edward “Eddie” Earle Coker; and her brothers, Bill Covington, Wayne Covington, Thomas Covington.
Alice was a woman of strong faith and was also deeply involved in her community. She dedicated herself to Arlington Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, where she served in various roles such as library volunteer, social committee member, and choir singer. In her younger years, Alice also taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school. Beyond her church activities, Alice was an active member of the Whitakers Lions Club, contributing to community associations, charities, and nonprofits. She had a passion for cooking and even did catering for a while, specializing in wedding cakes and food for anniversary parties. In her free time, Alice enjoyed pursuing her lifelong hobbies of crocheting, knitting, and sewing. Despite being 87 years old, she remained determined and continued to work at Americap in Enfield, where she had a positive impact on the lives of those around her.
Alice is survived by her son, Lonnie Coker and wife, Cindy; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Frazier Coker; her grandchildren, Christin Coker Brantley and husband, Scott, Edward “Justin” Coker, and Megan Coker Swartz; her great-grandchildren, Sara Dawes, Wyatt Brantley, Braden Coker, Aubrey Coker, and Kaden Coker; her brother, Robert Covington and wife, Debbie; her sisters, Elizabeth Fouty and Anne Brocatto; and numerus nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Alice’s life will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 with Pastor Mike Stamper officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Arlington Baptist Church.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Alice’s memory to Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
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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I’m sorry for your loss of Alice, but we know where she is–in heaven. Alice ate lunch with our group of widows (the Lunch Bunch) every Sunday after worship service at Arlington Baptist Church. She was a lovely, sweet Christian lady; I will greatly miss her.
I met Alice when she started attending Arlington Baptist Church. She was a pleasant person to be around. We ate, played cards, did trips and prayed together along with other things. She will surely be missed by many. Lean on the Lord and He will see you through. Prayers for all of you.
May God wrap His arms around you during this difficult time. Alice was a special lady. I enjoyed all the times I spent with her. She will surely be missed.
Love and Sympathy to All,
Judy and Harold Bass
Aunt Alice was one of the most devoted Christian women I have ever known. Her kindness towards everyone was a true example of Jesus Christ. She catered my wedding years ago, and made the most beautiful wedding cake. She was truly amazing and utilized all of the gifts God gave her. She shared her talents, gifts, and wisdom with everyone who knew her. I will truly miss you, Aunt Alice. I am striving to go to Heaven one sweet day, and I can’t wait to see you there. I love you so much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We love you all and are praying for you, always.
AMERICAP WAS LUCKY TO HAVE ALICE AS PART OF OUR FAMILY FOR SO MANY YEARS. SHE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY US. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY.
We are so very sorry to hear of Aunt Alice’s passing. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.
Alice was a very sweet lady. She was a dedicated member of the Whitakers Lions Club for 12 years. She will surely be missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.
I was very sorry about Alice’s untimely death. I am her first cousin and had just seen her less than a month earlier at a family reunion. I was so impressed that she was still working, and she gave everyone present a crocheted pen holder, with the pen. It was a sad time for our respective families – my brother had died less than 2 weeks earlier, and my sister died the day after Alice did. My sympathies and prayers go out to Lonnie and all the family.
When living across from me in1973 thru 1978,Ted was like a big brother I never had.Eddie was like the little brother I never had. Even though I had a mother, Alice took me and the wife in ,like a mother .
She was warm, loving and caring. Food,gifts,and advice was all given with love. Will never forget her grace and love