Mary Coffey Nichols

Lenoir, NC- Mrs. Mary Coffey Nichols, age 92 of Lenoir was carried to Heaven by Angels on Monday, April 2, 2012. Born January 27, 1920 in Catawba County, Mrs. Nichols was a daughter of the late Robert Finley and Crettie Ritch Coffey. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Louise Nichols Bingham, Sandra Nichols; one sister, Beulah Nichols and two brothers, Jay and Tom Coffey. Mrs. Nichols was a member of Rufus Baptist Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher. She served the Lord handing out tracts and also was a giver to those in need. She enjoyed bird watching and collecting rocks. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Mr. Lenny Edward Nichols; 5 children, Mary Seagle and husband Earl of Lenoir; Caroline Annas and husband Raymond of Belmont; Clarence “Nick” Nichols and wife Robin of Spruce Pine; Martha West and husband Dennis of Lenoir; David Nichols of Lenoir; her brother, Bob Coffey and wife Anne; three sisters, Lena Clark, Lillie Greene and Beadie Clark and husband Ralph, all of Lenoir; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of Mrs. Nichols’ life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Rufus Baptist Church with Reverend Joe Helton, Reverend Stuart White, Chaplain Steve Butler and Reverend A.E. Shell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenny and Mary Nichols Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM at Evans Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be: Richard Walker, Jason Walker, Charles Bingham, Brian Bingham, Brett Bingham, Brandon Craig, Jonathan Hicks and Barry Wright. A special thank you goes to Richard Walker and Lillie Lackey for their special devotion and care they provided during Nanny’s battle. Memorials may be made to: Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645 or to Rufus Baptist Church, 2892 Mulberry Creek Road, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences may be sent to the Nichols Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Nichols Family. PDF Printable Version