Gladys F. Coffey

Gladys F. Coffey obituary, Edinburgh, IN

Gladys F. Coffey

Gladys Coffey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Columbus on Feb. 24, 2026.
Gladys F. Coffey, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Sunday February 22, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1928 to Frank and Bessie Bryant of Edinburgh. She had one brother, Alvin Bryant and two sisters, Anna Bryant and Mamie Farley who preceded her in death.
She grew up in Edinburgh and started working at age 15 at Schaefer's Drug Store doing displays. This started her working career. She married John E. Coffey on March 9, 1946 and they have 3 children, Frank Douglas Coffey, Frances Dianna Sanford and Janet Gaile Ray. She has 10 living grandchildren, 1 deceased grandchild and several great grandchildren.
After the children started school, she went to work for C. P. Electronics until they closed and then she went to work for Cosco. She worked for most of her life.
An artisan at heart, Gladys spent countless hours creating beautiful pieces with her sewing. Her passion also extended to collecting dolls, each one chosen with thoughtfulness. She enjoyed shopping thrift stores and getting bargains. Her home was her pride and joy as it was decorated like a showroom.
Gladys will be laid to rest in Resthaven Cemetery in Edinburgh beside her husband with private family services.

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