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Evelyn Coggin Obituary

Evelyn N. Coggin, 100, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. She was a longtime resident of Birmingham and Rainbow City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis; son, Ted; her father, David I. Walters; her mother, Maudie Moore; and two brothers, Wilson and Don Walters.

Surviving are her sister-in-law, Eunice M. Walters; and six nieces and nephews and their families.

She ministered to others all of her life, early years feeding the hungry anonymously, working the telegraph for Western Union, retiring as an LPN nurse and, throughout her life, teaching the Bible.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Ridout's Southside Chapel, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors Southside Chapel directing.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to MeadowBrook Baptist Church in Rainbow City. Her Christian family looks forward to seeing her again. Matthew 28:19-20.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2009.

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