Alpha Ann Broughton

Alpha was born Alpha Ann Coffman on April 24, 1934, in Goree, Texas. After high school she married and started her family with Mariann and Jerry on August 22, 1953, Scott on September 20, 1959, and Mark on September 13, 1969.

After moving to Houston in 1957, she worked for several oil companies as accountant and executive secretary. One of her most interesting jobs was being an accountant for NASA. She received security clearance to enter NASA during the time of Apollo 11 in 1969. On July 21, the Command Module landed on the moon, and she was there to witness it right where mission control was.

Alpha was very involved in ministry most of her life. She served as a Stephen Minister, served on Walk to Emmaus weekends and her special blessing was serving with Kairos Prison Ministry for over 15 years. Up to her last days she served as part of the Evangelism team at Paul Horton Methodist Church.

Her parents Kate and Walter Coffman, brother Joel Coffman, and sister Mary Kathryn Bingham, all predeceased her in death.

She is survived by her children, Jerry Atkinson and his wife Vanessa, of Coldspring, Texas; Mariann Rayne and her husband Mike of Coldspring, Texas; Scott Atkinson and his wife Debbie of Fort Worth, Texas; and Mark Echols and his wife Denise of Angleton, Texas. She was a proud Meme to 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

The family suggest that if you wish to express sympathy, consider making a donation to Paul Horton Methodist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Broughton family.