Martha B. McKee Coggins.

I got a call from Pam Coggins asking if I would be a part of the memorial services for her mom and, of course, I agreed and immediately began to pray and ask the Lord what I could say to be a comfort to Pam and the family.

As always, God is so good and as I was studying for a message, I happened to be looking at a passage in Isaiah. Although, I had already read and studied it, the Lord prompted me to read it once again. While I read the verse it became evident that these were the verses I were to read to give encouragement to the grieving family and loved ones.

Scripture Reading - Isaiah 43:1-4
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, … Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: …Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

Many had shared through the passing years the wonderful companionship and fellowship they had with sister Martha. They will forever cherish the many blessed memories that come to us from those moments. Her faithfulness, friendship, and joy of the Lord will continue their radiance and testimony in our lives. And we know that we’ll see Martha again on the other side of eternity.

We continue to pray for Pam, Peggy, Howard and the family in their loss. May God overwhelm them with His great peace and assurance that she is now more alive than she has ever been.

Obituary

Mrs. Martha B. McKee Coggins, age 82, Jonesborough, our loving wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with Jesus, Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Four Oaks Health Care Center. She will forever be in our hearts. Mrs. Coggins was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Frank & Lillie Cole McKee. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Coggins was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, a brother, Everett McKee, a sister, Christine Phillips and a half-sister, Sylvia Phillips. She was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church where she taught the Pre-School Sunday School Class for many years. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Robert Howard Coggins, Jonesborough; two daughters and son-in-law, Pam Coggins and Peggy & Charles Broyles, all of Jonesborough; grandson, Jeremy Broyles and wife Joleene, Jonesborough; great-grandson, Ethan Broyles; twin-sister, Mary Malone, Jonesborough; sister, Louise Matson, West Grove, PA and half-sister, Shirley Bennett, Nashville; and several nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank the staff of Four Oaks Health Care Center for their wonderful care and kindness shown to their mother.