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Pauline Gilford Cokley, of St. Matthews, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on the 13th day of January 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 18th day of January 2026, at John Ford Community Center, 304 Agnes St, St. Matthews, Sc 29135.
Interment will follow at Bethel AME Church Cemetery, 410 S Railroad Ave, St. Matthews, SC 29135.
A public visitation will be held from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the 17th day of January 2026, at JP Holley Funeral Home St. Matthews Chapel, 102 Church St, St. Matthews, SC 29135.
JP Holley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cokley family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
102 Church St, Saint Matthews, SC 29135

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