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Wendy Ann Coffin, age 71 years old passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Autumn Care in Drexel, NC following a period of declining health.
Wendy was born on April 7, 1952 in Jamestown NY to the late George D. Coffin Jr. and Edna R. Coffin. Wendy was the youngest of her siblings and was always the life of the party. Wendy graduated from Morganton High School in 1970 where she was very active in various clubs. She began her career in the furniture industry as a Graphic Designer with Drexel Heritage Furnishings following in her father’s footsteps. She spent most of her career in the furniture industry as a Regional Sales Representative. Being a Sales Representative took Wendy to various states on the east coast where she made lots of memories and even more friends. Wendy was a loyal Michigan fan and rarely missed a televised game.
Those left to cherish a lifetime of memories include her brothers, David Coffin (Margaret) of Drexel, NC, Gary Coffin (Dereama) of Morganton, NC. Nieces, Kirsten Marett (Jeff) of Belmont, NC, and Kelsey Webb (Tim) of Valdese, NC. Nephew, Justin Coffin (Sara) of Sanford NC. Great nieces and nephews, Hunter Marett, Madison Marett, Cooper Webb, Livingston Coffin and Austin Coffin, her fur babies Mia and Dickens who were her entire world. Wendy is also survived by extended family members of Jamestown NY with whom she kept in close contact with over the years.
Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Edna Coffin
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Grace Team Care Givers and Autumn Care of Drexel for their impeccable care of Wendy as well as to the family over the last few days.
The family will receive friends at Sossoman Funeral Home & Crematory Center in Morganton NC on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burke County Animal Services Foundation. Online donations can be made to burkecountyanimalservicesfoundation.com Donations may also be sent via mail to PO Box 52, Morganton, NC 28680
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Wendy was bright, talented and generous, with a great sense of humor. She made others feel at ease with a funny remark or a kind word. I send my heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Wendy and I were friends for a long time, and were co-editors of our high school newspaper. We lost each other after high school, but became close friends after Betsy Blatz got us back together. May God wrap his loving arms around all of your family.
Wendy was a rare soul. She was so vibrant and lived life to the fullest in any situation. She touched our lives so incredibly even in the few years we knew her. She made a big impact on us and will be forever missed. Bless you for the privilege of allowing us to be a part of your life. Love forever The Wallace’s
Wendy, you will be missed by many.❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Wendy's passing. She was a wonderful and caring friend to me over a lot of years. I hate circumstances caused us to lose touch. I loved her and the world has lost one of the truly good ones. My sincere condolences to the family. Love always. Elaine
I love you Wendy. My heart is broken.
I am saddened to hear of Wendy’s passing. Remembering our last conversation and laughing, now a special memory. Love and prayers for the family.
David and Gary and your families, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I enjoyed several years of friendship on Facebook with Wendy following the years on Pearson Drive and the Drexel connection. I know she was a devoted friend, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cat mom. I hope the years of happy memories will help you through the difficult days ahead. Fondly, Kay Thorpe
We were never closed due friends but shared a lifetime together through Grammer school, middle school and high school. We shared some conversations and memories through Facebook and I hope our conversations made you smile. We get to know classmates through our school years and realize who and who isn't one of the good ones. You Wendy my friend were and will always be " one of the good ones" I'll always remember and think of fondly even after you broke my arm in third grade.