Frances Delene Lowery Cofer

Frances Delene Lowery Cofer passed away in her Jemison home, with her family present, Sunday morning, September 14, 2014. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Rocky Mount Methodist Church. Frances is survived by her husband of 68 years, William Fondon Cofer; four children and their spouses, Carol and Eddie Lee, Barbara and Roy Allen Sweatt, William Cofer, Jr. and Debra Cofer, and Roxan and Phillip Morris. She had nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and her sister Eunice Cacioppo. The numerous nephews and nieces referred to her as "Aunt Frank". She is preceded by her father and mother, Burnie Lowery and Lillie Carroll Lowery; two grandchildren, Jason Lee Cone and Ginger Sweatt. Frances was born April 9, 1929. She grew up in Jemison, AL and attended Jemison High School where she met her husband, William Cofer. They married September 29, 1946. Frances was a Christian woman, devoted wife and loving mother. She loved Bible study, sewing, cross stitch, gardening, crafts and decorating for Christmas. Although Frances will be greatly missed, we have peace knowing she is in the presence of our Lord and Savior.