Barbara Ruth Coker, obituary portrait — Pace Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Barbara Ruth Coker

Passed Away On July 29, 2020
At Age 69 years
Resident of Livingston, TX
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Barbara Ruth Coker
February 24, 1951 – July 29, 2020

Barbara Ruth Coker of Livingston, Texas, joined the Lord on Wednesday July 29, 2020 after battling esophageal cancer. Family services will be held at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston on Saturday August 8, 2020 at noon to honor her memory.

Barbara was born in Giddings, TX to Benjamin and Betty Gunter on February 24, 1951. She began school in Taiwan and later attended school in Giddings, Texas. Barbara married Gene Coker on November 1, 1980 in Houston, TX. She worked in the medical field for 20 years touching countless lives.

Barbara was a true light that enjoyed every day. She was full of joy and smiles for everyone she met. She loved baking and knitting and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed watching game shows and Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy were her favorites. She loved Elvis and was never seen without her signature red lipstick. She was a loving devoted wife, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by her family and friends dearly.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Benjamin Gunter. She is survived by her four children; Chris and Tracy Medack of Caldwell, Joy Ray of Mandeville, Louisiana, Brandon and Sandy Coker of Galveston, and Len and Amanda Medack of Cypress. She adored her grandchildren; Gavin Ray, Kennedy Ray, Campbell Coker, Loren Medack, and Brinn Medack. She is survived by her siblings, Cecil and Patsy Buscha, Johnnie Reynolds, Terry Iselt, Joe Gunter, Travis and Lynn Gunter, Susie and Gary Wrinkle, and William Gunter.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Harbor Hospice of Livingston for their loving compassionate care in her final days.
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Services

Funeral Service

Memorial Service

Pace Funeral Home

200 FM 350 North

Livingston, TX, 77351

August 8, 2020

12:00 PM

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Condolences (9)

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Margie B Oconnell Rosenberg, TX December 20, 2021
"I didn't want to believe my eyes. I tried to find Barbara off and on the past few years to no avail. Tonight I spoke her name into Google search and there was her obituary. I loved Barbara very much and had such fun with her, even if just sitting in her living room talking and drinking coffee. She was caring, smart and beautiful - and hilarious. I'm so sad I didn't get to see her again. My sympathy to Gene and all her family."
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SHERRI FISCHER Inez, TX August 17, 2020
"I will miss you my beautiful friend! Rest now, you fought the good fight."
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Shelly Ritchey Dawson Houston, TX August 7, 2020
"So sorry Gene and family about Barbra's passing. She was a bright light. She will be missed.
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