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Jean Coggins Obituary
Jean Coggins
April 10, 1925 - Oct. 19, 2020
EAST PEORIA - Jean Coggins, 95, of East Peoria, IL formerly of Maroa, IL passed away on October 19, 2020 at Generations of Riverview, East Peoria, IL.
Jean was born on April 10, 1925 in Little Rock, AR, the daughter of Clark Louis and Nellie Todd Taplin. Jean married Richard Coggins, Sr on June 4, 1944 in Little Rock. He passed away on December 30, 1995.
Jean is survived by her two sons: Richard Coggins, Jr of Peoria; John T. (Deborah) Coggins, Sr of Mt. Zion, IL; one grandson: John T. (Suzanne) Coggins, Jr of Chicago; two great-grandchildren: Kaylyn and Braedyn; two brothers: Clark Taplin and Kenneth Taplin both of Arkansas. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, one son Mark Douglas, and one sister Dorothy.
Jean loved to vegetable and flower gardening. She loved the outdoors, assisted with hunting, and enjoyed fishing. She was an artist, and loved to paint, especially photos.
Private graveside services to celebrate Jean's life will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur.
The family has entrusted Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, IL with Jean's funeral arrangements. Please view her obituary, and share memories and condolences at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sharon Woolum
August 31, 2024
I loved her flowers and yard, a bright spot on my drive to and from work.
Bessie Rush
December 15, 2020
What a blessing Mrs. Jean was to me! Her kind sweet spirit will always be remembered! May her works praise her through the gates of glory! praying for her family.
David & Lin Callahan
October 27, 2020
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Jean who always had a smile, great advice and sweet person to know. We will always remember her.
Sincerely, David & Lin Callahan
Judy Peddycoart
October 26, 2020
Deb, Sorry to hear of your mother-in-law´s passing. Hugs to you, and condolences to your family.
Judy
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