Cora Lee Coker

Cora L. Coker, age 94, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2026. Her life was filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family, leaving behind precious memories that will forever be cherished. Cora was born on October 10, 1932, in Persia, Tennessee, to Lawrence and Bonnie Spears. A kind and caring woman, she found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She loved traveling and exploring new places, enjoyed the peaceful beauty of birdwatching, and found joy in playing bingo and watching golf on television. Above all, her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved dearly.

Cora was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James F. Coker, and her cherished son, James M. Coker. Cora leaves behind her two loving daughters, Terry Rybicki (Chad Winters) and Sharon (Michael) Baker; seven cherished grandchildren, Brooke, Amy, Natalie, Kevin, Michael, Andrea, and Brian; and sixteen beloved great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Opal (Phillip) Elmore; her brothers, Victor Spears and Richard Spears; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Cora will always be remembered for her kindness, her loving heart, and the warmth she brought into the lives of others. Though she will be deeply missed, her love will live on through her family and the generations she leaves behind. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully in God's loving arms, reunited with those she loved and missed so dearly.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Drive, Vandalia, Ohio. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com. Forever loved, deeply missed, and always remembered