In Memory: Feb. 16

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Anne Frazier Coker, 78, Vero Beach

February 6, 1943 – February 8, 2021

Anne Frazier Coker, 78, of Vero Beach FL was called to her heavenly home to #spendtimewithJesus face to face, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Anne was born February 6, 1943 to Joe Thomas and Mamie Louise Coker, in Evergreen, AL. Her parents shared a rich heritage of faith and the love of Jesus with Anne, who was the 7^th of 9 children. She grew up in Castleberry and Evergreen AL. In her youth, she was very active in her local church, school and community. She was secretary of her class and was selected Alabama’s Maid of Cotton. She was formerly married to the late Wayne Frazier of Evergreen who had played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the very first Superbowl.

Anne moved to Vero Beach FL in 1981 with her two children, Troy and Tara.  Her greatest joy was making sure she shared her faith and her love of Jesus with her children (and also later with her grandchildren) and therefore she quickly found their church home and began serving, both in her church and throughout the community. She nourished long lasting friendships by loving and serving well.

In 1993 Anne started her own business, Blessings Casual Dining and Catering, with Troy, Tara and her son in law, Jamie. She continued to share her love for Jesus and her gift of hospitality with great enthusiasm.  She was bold for her Savior and passionate about serving Him. She had a servant’s heart and most who knew her experienced that gift first hand.   She was known for her big hugs and back rubs. She had a bigger than life personality and made a lot of noise for the Lord. She shared the Gospel and the way of salvation with everyone she met.

Anne is preceded in death by her son, Troy Frazier and survived by her daughter and son in law, Tara Frazier Pribula and Jamie Pribula, and her grandchildren, Jamie (JJ) Pribula and Lila Pribula. She also leaves behind her 3 remaining Coker siblings, Faye Rambo, Mary C. Sirmon and Sarah Owen. In retirement she spent a great deal of time traveling with her 3 sisters, aka FAMS (In birth order – Faye, Anne, Mary and Sarah). They were usually seen on their trips dressed in their numerous matching outfits, usually imprinted with their logo, FAMS. The “A” in FAMS will be greatly missed but they each have their own assurance that in God’s perfect timing they will have their own reunion with their dear sister and their savior!

A Celebration of Anne’s Life will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:30 am at Pathway Church, 1105 58^th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL.  When social distancing is not possible, masks are encouraged but not required.

In lieu of flowers, family has requested donations be made to two of the many ministries that were dear to Anne’s heart: Pathway Church Benevolence Ministry, 1105 58^th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966, or Care Net Pregnancy Center of IRC, 1503 24^th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Please earmark “In Memory of Anne Frazier Coker.”

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Margaret Mary Coburn, 85, Indian River Shores

August 24, 1935 – February 10, 2021

Margaret Mary Coburn, age 85, of Indian River Shores, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10^th, 2021.
Born in Manhattan, New York, Peggy had been a resident of Indian River Shores for the past 29 years, moving from Rockaway, New York.

Peggy graduated from Marymount Manhattan College, and obtained her Master of History at Columbia University, then proudly worked as a high school history teacher in the New York City Public School System for 35 years.  Peggy wrote the newsletter and served as secretary of the social committee for her community, Del Mar, where she was beloved. Peggy was a devout Catholic, and a very active member of her Parish, Holy Cross Catholic Church. Her warmth, smile, and selflessness touched countless lives.

Survivors include her niece, Christa (Abram) Roisman and great nieces Cassandra and Madeline Roisman of Avon, Ohio, Nephew James Coburn of Westlake, Ohio, and her lifelong dear friend, Patricia Tuohy of Indian River Shores. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Kathleen Coburn and brother, John Coburn.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10am Thursday, February 18^th at Holy Cross Church, 500 Iris Lane, Vero Beach FL, 32963.

Private burial will take place at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Avon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the St. John Bread of Life Food Pantry, 213 w 30^th Street, NY, NY 10001.

Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL.

A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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Naomi Bacon Sappington, 86, Vero Beach September 12, 1934 – February 11, 2021 Naomi Bacon Sappington of Vero Beach, Florida, finished her race of faith with her eyes fixed on Jesus as she entered His presence on February 11th, 2021. She was born on September 12th, 1934 in Sandoval, Illinois, the youngest child of the late Rev. Austin Herman Ferguson and Mary Hood Sewell Ferguson. She graduated salutatorian of her class at Bethalto High School and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University. In 1952, she married the Rev. L. Calvin Bacon, Sr. with whom she had four children. She was a faithful wife who prayed daily for her family and consistently walked alongside her husband in ministry. She was a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. During their 52 years of marriage, Pastor and Mrs. Bacon pastored churches in Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina and Connecticut. It was while they were teaching and training young leaders in India that Pastor Bacon went to be with the Lord in 2003. Mrs. Bacon Sappington was an accomplished pianist, organist and vocalist. She was also a gifted Bible teacher, women’s ministry leader and choir director. She was known for her hospitality and godly wisdom. She nurtured flower gardens and made her home a special place of beauty. Mrs. Bacon Sappington was happily married to Robert D. Sappington, Sr. from 2008 until his death in 2015. She is survived by her children: Tammye Bacon Hamilton and her husband, the Rev. Jon Hamilton of Vero Beach, Florida; Brad Bacon and his wife, Heidi Bacon of Vero Beach, Florida; Beckye Bacon Chinnadurai and her husband, the Rev. Rajan Chinnadurai of Chennai, India; and daughter-in-law Gloria Bacon of St. Petersburg, Florida. Mrs. Bacon Sappington is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. L. Calvin Bacon, Sr., her oldest son, L. Calvin Bacon II and her second husband Robert Sappington, Sr. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 19th at 2 pm at Central Assembly of God Church at 6767 20th Street Vero Beach, FL. The Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 3 pm at the church, with graveside services following at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach, FL. Memorial gifts may be made to Central Assembly. Strunk Funeral Home of Vero Beach, Florida is serving Mrs. Bacon Sappington’s family.

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Theresa Marie Annis, 92, Barefoot Bay

January 22, 1929 – February 14, 2021

Mrs. Theresa Marie Annis, 92, died February 14, 2021 at her residence in Barefoot Bay, Florida.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived in Barefoot Bay since 1994 coming from St. Charles, Missouri.

Theresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who came from a family of eleven children.

She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Micco, Florida.

Survivors include husband of 58 years, William Annis of Barefoot Bay, FL; sons, William Annis, Jr. (Janice) of Fort Pierce, FL and Richard Michael Woods of Louisville, Kentucky; daughter, Mary Ellen Purdy (Michael) of Vero Beach, FL; 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen (Sevier) Woods and granddaughter, Jessica Boyles.

Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.