Ayania Starr Coker

Ayania Starr Coker, 20, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are her mother, Minerva Coker of Fort Wayne; father, Edwin Smith of Fort Wayne; brother, Damarcus Coker of Fort Wayne; sisters, DeAsha Freshley of Fort Wayne and Whitney Smith of Memphis, Tenn.; and grandmother, Bunner Smith of Decatur, Ill. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edrick Smith; maternal grandparents, Earl and Julie Coker; and grandfather, Leon Smith. A Celebration of Life is 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at New Covenant Worship Center, 3420 E. Paulding Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Dr. Luther Whitfield, Senior Pastor, officiating. The church requests all attendees wear masks. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagemungovan.com.