Margaret Elizabeth Coggin

From a very early age, Margaret Elizabeth Stroud Coggin had her life story founded on the principles of the Bible that were shared with her by her parents. Raising three daughters in the years during and following the depression was not an easy task. Luke 1:45 speaks truth to the adage "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her". Margaret's life journey began in the family home where she was born on August 28, 1926. Her parents, the late William Ernest and Clessie Elizabeth Thomas Stroud were devout in their faith. Times were difficult, jobs were scarce, so the homeplace at that time was where there was work and which rent was the least expensive. The family moved to Atlanta for a period of years where there was employment for Mr. Stroud. These circumstances were not unique to the Stroud family. They were the way of life in general during those uncertain years. Faith was not uncertain, though. A plaque that hung in her house for as long as she lived there had the great truth of Philippians 4:13. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Margaret graduated from Commercial High School in Atlanta. Her first job was in a large office in Atlanta where she was a secretary. She was a stickler for detail and always stressed over the accuracy of her shorthand skills. She soon knew that her first job was not really one on which to build a future. She eventually found her greatest satisfaction in being a school secretary in the Coweta County Schools. She loved her work at Madras School because that area had always been home but found her favorite job at Elm Street School where she worked until her retirement in 1972. Margaret's faith journey was first grounded in Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School for all ages through the years from toddlers to seniors. She was deeply involved in the life of the church and lent her voice to the choir. If the Lord above had an assignment to be filled in the church, she would do her best to be his faithful servant. Over the years, she found a new church home at Northside Baptist Church and continued her enthusiastic participation until health issues caused her to curtail her activities. Margaret's life was one in which she experienced significant losses. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. W. Coggin, her daughter Connie Webb, her grandson Harley Kee, her son-in-law Harold Kee, and her sister Carolyn Dean Edgeworth. Her faith never faltered. Surviving Margaret is her daughter, Nancy Coggin Kee. She was dearly loved by her grandchildren Darren (and Bridget) Kee, Kristi (and Brett) Cammons, Corey Webb and Ashley (and Matt) Leigh. Her great grandchildren are Cameron Cook, Sydnie Kee, Ava Johnson, Hayes Johnson, Brooks Cammons, Savannah Leigh and Dawson Leigh. Margaret and her two sisters were remarkably close and the three of them together was a common sight. She is survived by her sister Ann Dial. There is a large extended family of nieces and nephews. The long and happy life of Margaret will be honored in a service to be held in the McKoon Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, August 28 (her birthday) at 2:00 PM. Her pastor at Northside Reverend Aaron Hornsby will officiate. Her family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home on Tuesday evening between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The interment will be in historic Oak Hill Cemetery following the service on Wednesday. Serving as pallbearers will be Hayes Johnson, Cameron Cook, Scott Hunter, Wayne Edgeworth, Garri Luker, and Jerry Cannon. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory 770-253-4580.

Margaret Elizabeth Coggin

August 28, 1926 - August 25, 2024