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Evelyn Wilson Coggins, 86, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord, Tuesday April 7, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC, from natural causes. She was a resident of Oak Park Retirement Home.
She was born August 13, 1933 in Asheville, NC to Charles Thomas and Gertrude VanGorder Wilson and was raised with 11 siblings.
Evelyn was a career Registered Operating Room Nurse serving in multiple venues due to marriage and Air Force Military travel. She enjoyed exercise, the lake and water skiing to an advanced age, church activities, but mostly she enjoyed playing board games with her grandchildren and seeing her great-grandchildren, especially on her favorite holiday – Thanksgiving. Evelyn loved her family, adored each of her grandchildren, cherished her Wilson Family Heritage (Biltmore, NC) and trusted her deep faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Hugh Coggins of Salisbury; two sons, Gary & Kim Coggins of Lake Norman, and Melvin “Buck” & Kristi Coggins of Columbia SC; 5 grandchildren, Daniel Coggins, Charlie (Ashley) Coggins, Melanie (Bradley) Huneycutt, Justin Coggins, and Jaclyn (Brody) Littley; 4 great-grandchildren, Callie & Robbie Huneycutt, Ryan Littley, & Cooper Coggins.
Evelyn is survived by a large extended Wilson family: her beloved sister, Betty (George) Pressly of St. Petersburg, FL; her nephew (viewed as a brother) Tommy (Theresa) Buckner of Asheville; and a number of surviving nieces and nephews, whom she loved deeply. She is also survived by her special lifelong friend, Ginger Jameson of Asheville, of whom she was “each day of her lifetime…only a phone call away.”
Due to the mandate by Governor Cooper the family will hold a graveside memorial service at a later date. This memorial will be at West Chapel Cemetery in Biltmore, NC, and the family will notify attendees as appropriate given the current conditions.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bill Hefner VA Medical Center, c/o Bldg 42 – Southport Memory Ward at Volunteer Service Office Bldg 6 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144-2515, to support our Veterans in their time of need.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Coggins family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Ron Lipe says
My condolences to Buck, Gary, and family. Evelyn was a second mother to me and I am sorry to hear of her passing.
Srini Krish says
Dear Gary,
You have my deepest sympathy! I am tremendously saddened for your loss.
The memory of your Mother will give you comfort, and her legacy will live through you all.
God Bless your family.
Pattie Cartner says
I enjoyed Evelyn’s company. She was a member of our Creative Needles group at Rufty Holmes Senior Center. And she enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends. She will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathy to Hugh and all her damily.
Linda Robertson says
Evelyn was a wonderful lady who cared for all those around her. I’m so glad
she was a part of Panther Springs UMC in Morristown ,Tenn. A very godly lady.
God bless your family
jane coleman says
I loved my time spent with volunteering with Evelyn at Lakeway Regional Hospital and also at our exercise class in Morristown, Tennessee. She was one of the most genuine and humble people I have ever known. I loved her.
Ginger and Mitch Cain says
Evelyn was such a gracious, Chritian lady. We enjoyed getting to know them at PSUM church. We used to talk sports! Our son and her grandson were both playing college football at that time.I know you have wonderful memories. We are praying for your family and Hugh.