Helen "Doris" Coggin

Doris Coggin VIRGINIA BEACH - Helen "Doris" Coggin, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. Born on Jan. 9, 1939, in Okalona, Miss., she was a daughter of the late Houston Harold and Lena Mae Gray Strawhorn. Doris was a graduate of Houston High School. Retiring in 1989, to stay at home and take care of her family, she had worked as an administrative assistant. With her faith and family being of most importance to her, Doris grew up Baptist and was a God-fearing true believer in Christ. A most loving, caring, feisty and selfless person she always put others first. With her kind and gentle spirit, Doris stressed the importance of family and friends staying together by holding onto faith, hope and honor. She was a firm believer that everyone can make a difference if they trust in God, love one another, always tell the truth and display kindness, compassion and righteous morals. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, Felix B. Coggin Jr.; her number one daughter and constant companion, Theresa Coggin; her number two daughter and soulmate, Angelia Coggin; and her granddaugher whom she "loved more" Holly Michelle Coggin Pallett and husband Clay, all residing in Virginia Beach; sisters, Sue Adams, Eva Mae Hatcher and husband Johnny; brother, Harold and wife Rose all of Amory, Miss.; sister-in-law, Glenda Coggin , brothers-in-law, Buddy Coggin and wife Suzanne and Jimmy Coggin and wife Sue all of Nettleton, Miss.; several nieces, nephews, family memberand close friends. A celebration of life memorialservice will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Hickory United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Mercer officiating. Doris was laid to rest in her home state of Mississippi Oct. 20. Memorials may be given to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk.