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Pearl Coker Obituary

Athens - Pearl Norton Coker, 92, of Athens, died May 30, 2010. She was born September 20, 1917 in Madison County, Marshall, N.C., the daughter of the late Henry Harrison Norton and Carrie Thomas Norton. She was the widow of S.T. Coker and was also preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ida Coker of Watkinsville and Larry and Patricia Coker of Watkinsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Charles Martin of Hull and Patsy and Wester Morgan of Athens; brother, Bernard Norton of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Faye Ward of Greenville, Tenn. and Rosa Clark of Weaverville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Bridges Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on May 31, 2010.

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June 9, 2010

So sorry to hear about Ms. Coker passing away. She was one of our sweetest patients. She will truly be missed.

Dr. Masih Uddin and office staff

Terri Logan-Short

June 2, 2010

To The Coker Family...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss... Ms. Pearl was a special lady. Remembering you all in my prayers...

Diane Conway

June 2, 2010

Jean, thinking of you and your family at this time. I was saddened to learn of your lose on Tuesady. My prayers are with you.

Janet Warwick Prince

June 1, 2010

God gives us comfort in the form of good friends. May His peace be with you.
Andy and Janet Prince
Brandon and Mitzi Honeycutt

Mark & Carol Bridges

June 1, 2010

The love of a mother never dies. She will always remain in your heart and the hearts of all of us who knew and loved her. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Chuck Garrett

May 31, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diana Coker

May 31, 2010

Coker Family - I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. We send all of you our condolences.
Diana, Brianna & Dillon

May 31, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you all.

The Warren Chandler Family

Bridges Funeral Home, Inc.

May 31, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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