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Janet Coffman Obituary
She was born in Confluence, Pa. Janet, a woman of strong faith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, surrogate "Mom" and "Aunt Janet" to many more.
Janet's husband Ernest M. Coffman's Army assignment brought them to Kentucky which became their home for more than 60 years.
Janet was a member of the Stephensburg United Methodist Church . She worked outside the home for a number of years at Tinker's Crafts in Elizabethtown . She enjoyed gardening, quilting and baking, trying new things and going to new places.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Coffman; her parents, C.C. and Anna Reckner Show; and two brothers, Elwood Show of Pennsylvania and Charles Show of Elizabethtown .
She is survived by sister, Betty Show (Vyrl) Henry of Pennsylvania; two brothers, I.N. Show and James (Jean) Show, both of Ohio; four children, Doris ( Milton ) Smith of Franklin, Tenn., Libby (Bruce) Vickers of Elizabethtown, Barry (Michelle) Coffman of Whitehouse , Tenn., and Mark Coffman of Louisville ; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Janet's request there will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at Hardin Memorial Park ; followed by celebratory gathering at The Brown-Pusey House after the service until 4 p.m. for family and friends.
Janet requested memorial contributions be sent to The American Cancer Society.
Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Coffman
Debbie McMillen Owens
May 13, 2012
Doris Jean, Libby, Barry, and Mark...I know you all loved your Mother very much and she will be missed. I would have loved to have come to service but Slade has Baccalaureate at 3pm and National Honor Society at 6pm. Would have loved to seen everybody. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Beverly McMillen Goodman
May 13, 2012
I know she was a wonderful lady and she was a wonderful Mother. She raised four great children whom I have known since my childhood. She will be greatly missed. It is a comfort to know that a sunset in one land is a sunrise in another. God Bless You All
Barbara Miller
May 12, 2012
Janet was the sister I never had. We had over 40 years of a very close friendship. Our children grew up together I will miss her very much and look forward to the day we see each other again. I love you Janet!
Barbara Miller
May 12, 2012
Doris, Libby, Barry, and Mark I love Janet and you all dearly. I loved Ernie too. Janet and I met over 50 years ago and it was best friends for ever. I will miss her but I know she is in heaven and happy to be with your Dad. My prayer is that I will see her again.
sandy palmer
May 12, 2012
She was a wonderful person who will be missed by all that knew her. Rest in Peace Janet. We Love You!
Sandy McMillen Palmer
May 12, 2012
To the Family of Janet L. Coffman,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. God is our refuge and strength a help that is readily to be found in times of distress.-Psalms 46:1
Steve McMillen
May 11, 2012
I am a better person for knowing her.
She was the best of all of us.
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