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Edna Powell Cofer

Smithfield, Virginia

Nov 16, 1946 – Mar 5, 2020 (Age 73)

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BORN
November 16, 1946
DIED
March 5, 2020
AGE
73
LOCATION
Smithfield, Virginia

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Edna Powell Cofer, devoted wife, mother, sister and educator, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk. She was 73.Mrs. Cofer, a native and lifelong resident of Smithfield, was born Nov. 16, 1946 to Floyd E. and Mary Dashiell Powell. She grew up in a much...

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TS, my "Tall Sister," I miss you to this day. Our daily phone calls were my strength and enjoyment. Ironically enough, I'll be undergoing surgery on March 4, 2021, up here at UVA, one year to the day after you died. You know, in a way, it's a good thing. At least when I'm asleep from the anesthetic, I won't be painfully mourning your loss. Hopefully, I'll be having happy and fun dreams of our childhood together. I'll always love you, Willa ("LS" aka, your "little sister") March 2, 2021

Mac & Willa Sue,
I extend my deepest sympathy, in your loss of Edna.she was such a sweet lady..we grew up together, and spent a lot of time in Ray and odelle hollemans country store...she will be missed, and if Johnny were still living, he would extend his sympathy too.
GOD BLESS YOU♥

I first met Mac and Edna back in the late 70s and early 80s and during the tragic death of their son. We enjoyed many good meals in their home in the country. She began to have health problems in her later life and I found out she liked chocolate so I would make chocolate chess pie and take it to her when possible. Edna was certainly a kind and remarkable lady and will be missed.

Mac, you have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your sweet wife, Edna. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.

I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. I knew Edna both as a student at Paul D. Camp Community College and as a fellow employee when she worked there. She was the first PDCCC student that I knew whom was accepted and graduated from the College of William and Mary, at a time when they only 2-3 students from the Virginia Community College system were admitted. She was an impressive student and wonderful person to have worked with and I am proud to have had her as a friend.

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Edna. She and I worked together to take the Paul D. Camp campus to its largest enrollment. Edna was able to continue her educational mission. My deepest heartfelt sorry goes out to Mac and Willa.

Our hearts and prayers are with you Mac. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mac,

You have my deepest sympathy.

May she rest in peace.

Mac - we are so sorry to hear about Edna's passing. She was a kind and loving person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Willa.