Merl Coe

Merl was born in Baxley, Georgia to the late W.H and Lois Sellers on November 25, 1926. She received her Christian training from her family and Zion Baptist Church in Baxley. Merl shared her life as a wife to Curtis Coe for almost 65 years. Merl was much more than a housewife and loving mother; she also owned a fabric shop in St. Mary’s and was extremely talented in all types of crafts and sewing. She was delighted in sharing her crafts with others, as a ministry and loved by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband: Curtis Coe of Meridian, Georgia; daughters: Hilda Brazell, Pat Rowell (Mike) and her son: Randy Coe (Myra); her grandchildren: Chuck Brazell, Chris Brazell, Tisha Rowell, Valarie Cook (Jeremy) and Ashley Corning (Tim); her great grandchildren: Noah and Elora Corning; her brother: William Holt Sellers (Nova Deen) ; her sister in law: Wynette Sellers and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings: Louise Knight, Hazel Malone, Dwayne Sellers, Wade Sellers and William Doris Sellers.

The family will receive friends Monday, from 6-8PM at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Her Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery in Baxley, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles, Brunswick, Georgia. Arrangements are under the direction of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, www.edomillerandsons.com .