Friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember and honor Lillie Mae Coffman. Mrs. Coffman passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. She was 84.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
Born April 12, 1928 in Beaver County, Ok., she was the daughter of Lee Roy Coffman and the former Clara G. Carter.
Lillie worked at the Golden Derrick and was the night auditor for the Gateway Inn for 17 years, retiring in the mid 90’s. She was a volunteer Sheriff’s deputy and a member of the VFW.
Survivors include her two daughters, Permelia Clark and husband Jerald of Moscow and Lois Lewis and husband Bill of Houston, Tx.; her brother; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Lillie Mae was preceded in death by a son, Vernon “Locke” Cox.
Graveside services were attended Tuesday afternoon in the Liberal Cemetery with Pastor Larry Bradford presiding.
The family suggest memorials to The Legacy in Ulysses or Pioneer Manor in Hugoton in care of Miller Mortuary.[/it-exchange-member-content]