Lena Wave "Coffer" Dunkerson
Lena Wave "Coffer" Dunkerson
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Lena was a graduate of Livingston High School, class of 1948. She was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by; sons, Ricky (Vickie) Dunkerson of Burna and Barry (Tina) Dunkerson of Burna; 5 grandchildren, Corey (Sarah) Dunkerson, Kacey (Hunter) Sullivan, Ashley (Michael) Haney, Kailey Dunkerson and Molley Dunkerson; 5 great grandchildren, Delaney, Dakota, Deagan, Ivy and Holland; niece, Tana Doom.
Lena was preceded in death by; husband, G W Dunkerson; brother, Waldo Coffer; parents, Arthur and Annie (Sullivant) Coffer.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2PM in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, with Bro. Jerry Merritt officiating.
Burial will follow in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 12 Noon until the funeral hour in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com
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