She was born in Alabama on July 13, 1937. She was married to Kenneth A. Coffman on September 1, 1956. Mary worked in retail for Jimmy’s Thriftway. She had a passion for gardening, reading, puzzles, cooking, and most of all, her family.
Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Julia Strickland, her father, Joseph Cecil Strickland and brothers Cecil (Sonny) Strickland; Jimmy Strickland; Billy Strickland and Lamar Strickland. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth A. Coffman, Son; Kenneth W. Coffman (Luann), Son; Terry L Coffman (Fiance’ Laura), Daughter; Deborah L Grimes, Son; Steven S Coffman (Cindy), Sister; Sarah Bell, Brother; Jerry Strickland, Brother; Joseph Strickland, 7 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren.