Celebrating the life of
Walteen Exum Coker
August 25, 1929 - June 14, 2016
Walteen Exum Coker died on June 14, 2016. She was 86 years old. Walteen was born and raised in Savannah, GA. After graduating from Commercial High School, she moved to Port Wentworth, GA and in 1948 married Walter Leroy Coker, Jr. While there, she was employed by Cyclone Fence Company and Union Camp and was a member of Port Wentworth United Methodist Church. Following the birth of their son, the family moved to New York, NY in 1959 and then to Augusta, GA in 1960. In Augusta, she was employed by the Augusta National Golf Club, was a member of the United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Metropolitan Women’s Club. In 1969 the family moved to Jonesboro, LA where she was an active member in the Jonesboro United Methodist Church, Advance Country Club, and a founding member of the Continental Women’s Club. In 1974, she moved to Hopewell, VA and became active in the Hopewell United Methodist Church, Jordan Point Country Club, and Hopewell Women’s Club. In 1984, she and her husband retired to Savannah and were members of the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.
Walteen was an avid bridge player and volunteer, supporting local community programs through involvement of the numerous women’s organizations and churches in which she participated.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Florrie Exum, her sister, Mary Hazel Harrison, and her husband of fifty three years, Walter Leroy Coker, Jr.
She is survived by her son, James Walter Coker, daughter-in-law, Terry Dale Coker, and grandsons, Jim, Sam, and John Coker.
The family is forever grateful for the friendship, love, and support of her friends, Janice Shelton, Carol Clifton, and Bonnie Devereaux. The family is also thankful for the loving care she received from The Oaks and Hospice Savannah.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions be made to Skidaway Island United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah, Inc.
Walter: We just learned of your Mothers passing. we loved your family as our own and will forever remember the kindness friendship of all of you.
- Carolyn & ButchMckie, Townville, SC
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. God bless you and give you strength. Bob and Marilyn Potts
- Potts, Savannah, Ga
I will never forget being at the Port Wentworth reunion laughing with Ms. Coker (and we got in trouble and had to go outside). She was a nice person, as was Mr. Coker. My Dad, Nephi Malphrus, also built Walter's house at Vista Point. I know she will be missed by her family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
- Ginger Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
I am so sorry to read of Walteen's death. She was a nice lady who married a nice man. I remember them from Port Wentworth days. My late husband built a home for them in Port Wentworth before them went on to other places.
- Jacquelline Lee Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
My sincere condolences to the Coker Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death. May Jehovah God, Walteen linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Walter: We just learned of your Mothers passing. we loved your family as our own and will forever remember the kindness friendship of all of you.
- Carolyn & ButchMckie, Townville, SC
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. God bless you and give you strength. Bob and Marilyn Potts
- Potts, Savannah, Ga
I will never forget being at the Port Wentworth reunion laughing with Ms. Coker (and we got in trouble and had to go outside). She was a nice person, as was Mr. Coker. My Dad, Nephi Malphrus, also built Walter's house at Vista Point. I know she will be missed by her family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
- Ginger Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
I am so sorry to read of Walteen's death. She was a nice lady who married a nice man. I remember them from Port Wentworth days. My late husband built a home for them in Port Wentworth before them went on to other places.
- Jacquelline Lee Malphrus, Statesboro, GA
My sincere condolences to the Coker Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death. May Jehovah God, Walteen linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
