Emogene Ferguson Coons

Emogene F. Coons, of Gloucester, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born September 4, 1939, Emogene spent her early years in Gloversville, New York, where she met the love of her life, Mr. Gilbert M. Coons. The two married in October 1958 and soon welcomed five children. The family relocated to the Gloucester area in the early 1970s, creating a home that Emogene treasured until her death. The two were married 45 years at the time of Gil's passing in 2003, but their love story continued on throughout all of Emogene's life. Emogene was a devout Christian and attended Grace Covenant Church (formerly First Presbyterian Church) for more than 50 years. She cherished her church and her church family. Her relationship with the Lord was deep and unwavering. She is known by her family and her church for 'putting it in God's hands,' which served her well. Emogene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gilbert M. Coons, mother and father, Edward and Nina Ferguson, and sister, Shirley Kratky. Left to honor her memory are her children, Bonnie Maurice, Randal Coons (Fran), Linda Sangeorge (Ronnie), Gilbert Coons (Crissy), and Todd Coons (Nancy), as well as her sister, Donna Chizek (Ronnie), ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Jesse Hill, will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Grace Covenant Church, 6470 Main Street, Gloucester, VA, at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery in Hayes, Virginia. The family will welcome friends in the Grace Covenant Church reception hall directly after interment. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.