Roger Mills Co. - Obit for Mrs. Nellie M. Cofer

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Obit for Mrs. Nellie M. Cofer

Services for Mrs. Nellie M. Cofer were held in the Baptist church in Strong 
City Friday afternoon.  Rev. Orval Ray, First Baptist church, Oklahoma City, 
preached the funeral sermon.

He was assisted by Rev. C.J. Daivs, pastor of Howard Memorial Baptist church, 
Oklahoma City.

Committal was in the Strong City cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, 
Oklahoma.

Nellie May Hill was born March 12, 1898 to Charles E. Hill and Hermie B. Hill 
in Zenia, Illinois, and departed this life at Oklahoma City on June 30, 1959, 
at the age of 61 yeaars, 3 months and 18 days.  She moved with her parents to 
Strong City, Oklahoma 48 years ago, grew to womanhood and wa united in marriage 
to William A. Cofer on December 24, 1916.  To this union were born four children: 
Glen, who preceded her in death in 1931.  Charles Orval Cofer, Midwest City, 
Oklahoma, Winifred Mabra, Midwest City, Oklahoma, and Louise Lee, with whome she 
made her home in Del City, Oklahoma.

She was converted at the age of eighteen and united with the Baptist church at 
Strong City.  She remained loyal to her church and lived a true and dedicated 
Christian life.  Her husband preceded her in death on January 17, 1954.  It was at 
this time she moved to Del City and made her home with her daughter.

Besides her children she leaes to mour her passing one sister, Mrs. Naomi Potter, 
Clinton, Oklahoma and one brother, Roy Hill, Huntington Park, California, eight 
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and lived the kind of life that made 
her life an inspiration to all who kenw her.  Through many weeks of suffering she 
exhibited her Christian faith and love for her Lord, His Grace was sufficient.  
There is great comfort in knowing that One who knows best of all things, directs 
the detinies of manking.  We know that all things work for the good of those who 
love the Lord. 

Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok