Mary Marcelene Coker

She was born to the late Elmer and Mary Berryhill in Memphis, Tennessee. Before starting her own family she was a teacher at what is known today as Kingsbury Middle School. Mary was a devoted mother to her two sons. She enjoyed spending her time reading and working crosswords. She was also known for being a great cook.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Carroll “Dwain” Coker. They were married for 60 years before he passed in 2019. Mary is survived by her two sons Scott (Larhomica) and Keith (Stephanie); her five grandchildren Blake (Alex), Kyle, Cody (Dakota), Brittany, and Bryce; and one great-grandchild Caden.

Family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 am with a funeral service starting at 10:00 am Thursday, October 26 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. A committal service will follow at 11:00am in Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Coker family.