Lois Atkinson Coker

Lois Atkinson Coker, 96, passed away at her residence on October 16, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1929, in Sumter County, and lived a long life marked by deep family ties and enduring love.  She was a member of Olive Grove Church.

She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Atkinson and Ethel Corrine Morris Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Howard Coker; brothers, Donnie Atkinson, Gellan Atkinson, Charles Atkinson, Billy Atkinson, Cecil Atkinson, and Bobby Joe Atkinson; and by her sisters, Rhoetta Oliva and Etheleen A. Thomas.

Lois leaves behind a family who will cherish her memory always. She is survived by her daughters, Victoria Yates of Turbeville and Katherine C. Hussey of Turbeville. She also leaves her grandchildren, Tonya Kirby of Olanta, Corey Weaver and his wife, Racquel, of Oklahoma, Joshua Jordan and his wife, Lori, of Manning, and Ian Hussey of Turbeville. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Kriston Brown and her husband, Justen, Kristopher Kirby and his wife, Magan, Reagan Weaver, Ty Weaver, Riley Jordan, Mason Jordan, and Pierson Jordan. She is also remembered with love by her great-grand-children, Ansley Brown, Abbey Brown, Anna Brown, Bryson Gainey, and Piper Kirby. Lois is further survived by her brother, J.T. Atkinson, and her sister, Sylvia Jean Thomas.

To all who knew her, Lois’s life will be remembered through the family she loved and the generations who carry her memory forward. Her presence will be deeply missed, and her memory will remain a lasting comfort to those who were blessed to call her their own.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Olive Grove Church Fellowship Hall, 1280 Olive Grove Road, Turbeville. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Olive Grove Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Olive Grove Church Cemtery.

The family has entrusted arrangements to Floyd Funeral Home, 138 E. Main Street, Olanta, SC 29114.  Friends and Family are invited to visit www.floydfuneral.com