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     Cordell Hull Coffee was born on 19 January 1923. He was the son of William Roscoe Coffee and Vera Irene White. Cordell Hull Coffee married Billie Jean Clark, daughter of Hezzy C. Clark and Della Elizabeth Hill, after April 1940. Cordell Hull Coffee died on 4 January 1977 at age 53. He was buried in January 1977 at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #99661248.

     Della Mae Coffee was born on 7 March 1927 at Quail, Collingsworth Co., TX. She was the daughter of William Roscoe Coffee and Vera Irene White. Della Mae Coffee married Jack Donald Estes, son of Joseph Amos Estes and Julia Nona McCurley. Della Mae Coffee died on 23 November 2004 at Irving, Dallas Co., TX, at age 77

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Estes, DELLA MAE of Irving, passed away Tuesday November 23, 2004.

Mrs. Estes was born on March 7, 1927 in Quail, Texas to William Roscoe and Vera Irene White Coffee.

Survivors include her husband, Jack Estes of Irving; son Don Estes and wife Kitty of Irving; son Dale Estes and wife Karen of Irving; sister Bertha Stiles of Reno, Nevada; sister Allie Minyard of Lubbock; grandchildren Ryan Estes, Daniel Estes, Jackie Estes, Ashley Estes, and Rachel Estes.

Published in Dallas Morning News on Nov. 26, 2004.

She was buried in November 2004 at Oak Grove Memorial Park, Irving, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #138602998.

     Elizabeth Coffee was born circa 1871 at Overton Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Frances Coffee was born circa 1865 at Overton Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Frances A. Coffee was born in 1825 at Tennessee or 1827, per 1850 census.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee and Juliet Cantrell Windle. Frances A. Coffee married John Walter Patrick, Frances Coffee's name was omitted from "Sevier Family History" (Madden), p. 332. Frances A. Coffee lived on 9 September 1850 at Jackson Twp., Jasper Co., MO.¹

     Francis Estes Coffee was born on 15 January 1882 at Clay Co., TN. He was the son of Thomas Albert Coffee and Ruth Ann Stone. Francis Estes Coffee married Nannie Roberts circa 13 March 1916 at Clay Co., TN. Francis Estes Coffee died on 8 May 1958 at Livingston, Overton Co., TN, at age 76. He was buried in May 1958 at Fitzgerald Cemetery, Celina, Clay Co., TN, Findagrave #125910439.

     George H. Coffee was born circa 1863 at Overton Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Joel Thomas Coffee was born circa 1800 at Clay Co., TN. He married Juliet Cantrell Windle, daughter of Joseph Hawkins Wendel and Joanna Goad Sevier, "Sevier Family History" (Madden), pp. 262 and 332. Joel Thomas Coffee died in March 1837 at Willow Grove, Clay Co., TN.

     Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. was born on 17 April 1833 at Willow Grove, Clay Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Coffee and Juliet Cantrell Windle. Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. married Judieth B. Heard, daughter of William Carr Heard and Mary Woodson Cary, circa 1853.² Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. lived on 23 June 1860 at P.O. Mouth of Wolf, Overton Co., TN.² He began military service Civil War service, Co. "C", 28th Tennessee Infantry, Pvt. He lived on 23 July 1870 at P.O. Mouth of Wolf, Overton Co., TN.³ He lived on 1 June 1880 at Civil District 10, Clay Co., TN.⁴ He died on 7 March 1906 at Overton Co., TN, at age 72. He was buried in March 1906 at Fellowship Cemetery, Overton Co., TN, Findagrave #37868779.

     John Roscoe Coffee was born on 16 May 1925 at Quail, Collingsworth Co., TX. He was the son of William Roscoe Coffee and Vera Irene White. John Roscoe Coffee died on 12 July 2000 at Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 75

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wellington Leader June 29, 2000

John R. Coffee, 75, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in Amarillo.

He was born May 16, 1925 in Quail to William R. and Vera I. White Coffee. He attended school at Quail and served a short time in the U.S. Navy.

John and Sue Nelson were married February 9, 1947 in Wellington.

He was a farmer and rancher, member of the Church of Christ, charter member of the Wellington Lions Club where he held various offices including Tail Twister, and also a member of the Wellington County Club. He received the Honorary Future Farmer Degree from the FFA, served on the Board of Directors of the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau and was a former Little League coach.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; three daughters and their spouses, Susan and Dee Green of Childress, Linda and Dickie Johnson of Wellington, and Kay and Steve Williams of Waco; one son and daughter-in-law, Samuel John Coffee and Kenda of Pampa; four sisters, Judy Manuel of Wellington, Bertha Stiles of Omaha, NE and Allie Minyard of Lubbock and Della Mae Estes of Irving and nine grandchildren, Matthew and Eric Green, Brandon and Brent Coffee, Lucas, Chelsea and Ethan Johnson and Garrett and Grant Williams.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

He was buried in July 2000 at North Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, Findagrave #91107420.

     Joseph Pascal Coffee was born on 2 February 1827 at Overton or Clay Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Coffee and Juliet Cantrell Windle. Joseph Pascal Coffee married Martha C. McMillen.¹ Joseph Pascal Coffee lived on 25 July 1870 at P.O. Mouth of Wolf, Overton Co., TN.² He lived on 1 June 1880 at Civil District 10, Clay Co., TN.¹ He died on 23 December 1894 at Clay Co., TN, at age 67.

     Judy Coffee was born on 14 September 1918 at Quail, Collingsworth Co., TX. She was the daughter of William Roscoe Coffee and Vera Irene White. Judy Coffee married Marvin Harrison Manuel, son of Isaac Harrison Manuel and Mary Gertrude Hawkins, on 27 July 1939. Judy Coffee died on 3 March 2003 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 84

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wellington Leader
March 6, 2004

Judy Cofee Manuel, Collingsworth County native and life long resident of the county, died in Wellington Monday, Monday March 1, 2003 at the age of 84. Born September 14, 1918 in Quail, she married Marvin Manuel in 1939 in Collingsworth County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wellington Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, April 22, 1988 and by a son Jerry Manuel, December 29, 1998.
Survivors include three , sisters, Allie Minyard of Lubbock, Dalla Mae Estes of Irving and Bertha Stiles of Indiana, two grandchildren, Marty Manuel of Lubbock and Casey Jordan of Wichita Falls and two great grandchildren, Zachary Miles Jordan and Zole Madison Jordan of Wichita Falls.

She was buried in March 2003 at North Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, Findagrave #59743055.

     Juliet E. Coffee was born circa 1859 at Overton Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Lannis E. Coffee was born on 28 October 1879 at Overton Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Pascal Coffee and Martha C. McMillen.¹ Lannis E. Coffee lived on 3 June 1900 at Cary Magisterial Precinct, Cumberland Co., KY.² He died on 13 December 1918 at Kettle Creek, Casey Co., KY, at age 39.

     Margaret L. Coffee was born circa 1867 at Overton Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Mary Coffee was born circa 1838 at Overton Co. (probably), TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee and Juliet Cantrell Windle.¹ Mary Coffee died in 1920 at Willow Grove, Clay Co., TN.

     Mary Louanna Coffee was born circa 1867 at Overton Co., TN.^2,1 She was the daughter of Joseph Pascal Coffee and Martha C. McMillen.¹

     Mary Ruth Coffee was born on 9 November 1915 at Quail, Collingsworth Co., TX. She was the daughter of William Roscoe Coffee and Vera Irene White. Mary Ruth Coffee married Vernon Howard Witherspoon, son of Willie Witherspoon and Essie Hall, on 14 December 1946 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Mary Ruth Coffee died on 24 June 1994 at Ennis, Ellis Co., TX, at age 78

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wellington Leader July 7, 1994

Mary Ruth Witherspoon, born November 9, 1915 in Quail, died June 24, 1994 at Odd Fellow and Rebekah Nursing Home in Ennis, TX.

She was the first daughter and the second child of W. R. and Vera White Coffee. She was a member of Quail Church of Christ and was a graduate of Quail High School.

On December 14, 1946, she married Vernon Howard Witherspoon in Dallas. After moving to Bristol in 1955, she was a long time member of Bristol Church of Christ. Her husband preceded her in death in January 20, 1987.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ben Coffee of Pampa and Cardell Coffee of Farmer's Branch.

Survivors include two sons: W. Tom Witherspoon of Richardson and Vernon L. Witherspoon of Desoto; two grandsons, Kyle Witherspoon and Stephen Witherspoon; two granddaughters, Mary-Jac Witherspoon and Amy Witherspoon;

Four sisters, Allie Minyard of Lubbock; Judy Manual of Wellington; Bertha Stiles of LaMesa, CA and Della Estes of Irving; one brother, John Coffee of Wellington and many nieces and nephews.

She was buried in June 1994 at Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Ellis Co., TX, Findagrave #45314189.

     Mary W. Coffee was born circa 1861 at Overton Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Milton Herman Coffee was born circa 1876 at Overton or Clay Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joseph Pascal Coffee and Martha C. McMillen.¹

     Ossian Coffee was born on 6 September 1873 at Overton or Clay Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Pascal Coffee and Martha C. McMillen.¹ Ossian Coffee lived on 3 June 1900 at Cary Magisterial Precinct, Cumberland Co., KY.² He married Martha J. Wells. Ossian Coffee lived on 6 April 1940 at Celina, Clay Co., TN. He died after 6 April 1940.

     Robert Laurence Coffee was born on 8 May 1883 at Clay Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joseph Pascal Coffee and Martha C. McMillen.¹ Robert Laurence Coffee married Hattie Ella Shepperd circa 1911. Robert Laurence Coffee died on 24 June 1952 at Celina, Clay Co., TN, at age 69.

     Thomas Albert Coffee was born on 30 October 1854 at Overton Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹ Thomas Albert Coffee married Ruth Ann Stone, daughter of William R. Stone and Margaret Fleming, in 1875. Thomas Albert Coffee died on 14 December 1936 at age 82. He was buried in December 1936 at Fellowship Cemetery, Oakley, Overton Co., TN, Findagrave #96319849.

     William Roscoe Coffee was born on 8 July 1885 at Celina, Clay Co., TN. He was the son of Thomas Albert Coffee and Ruth Ann Stone. William Roscoe Coffee married Vera Irene White, daughter of Payton Jasper White and Mary Jane Carter. William Roscoe Coffee died on 17 July 1949 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 64. He was buried in July 1949 at Quail Cemetery, Quail, Collingsworth Co., TX, Findagrave #51533007.

     William H. Coffee was born circa 1855 at Overton Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Coffee Jr. and Judieth B. Heard.¹

     Joseph Richardson Coffeen was born in 1810 at New York.¹ He married Miriam Buckler Payton in 1839. Occupation: Blacksmith in 1850 at Clark Co., MO.¹ Joseph Richardson Coffeen died in 1886.

     Marium Maria Coffeen was born on 17 October 1842 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Joseph Richardson Coffeen and Miriam Buckler Payton.¹ Marium Maria Coffeen married Samuel Davalt, son of John Davalt and Julia Ann Blevins, on 21 February 1861 at Clark Co., MO. Marium Maria Coffeen died on 2 May 1928 at age 85. She was buried in May 1928 at University Park Cemetery, University Park, Mahaska Co., IA, Findagrave #104926826.

     Alger Lee Coffelt was born on 5 November 1932 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Joseph M. Coffelt and Goldie Virginia Windle. Alger Lee Coffelt died on 25 May 2016 at Winchester, VA, at age 83

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Alger Lee Coffelt, 83, of Edinburg, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center.

He was born November 5, 1932 in Woodstock, Virginia, and was the son of the late Joseph Melvin and Goldie Windle Coffelt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Brett Allen Cooper.

Mr. Coffelt was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Korea.

He was a farm manager most of his life. He raised Angus cattle and thousands of turkeys during his career.

In his younger days, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In his retirement years he loved to go camping with his family and friends.

Mr. Coffelt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Baker Coffelt; three daughters, Jane Ryman (Dwayne) of Edinburg, Joan Fletcher (Robert) of Edinburg and Julie Cooper (Butch) of Woodstock; six grandchildren, Dawn deCourcy, Matthew deCourcy (Stephanie), Jarrett Cooper (Nicole), Jordan Cooper, Skyler Fletcher (Ashleigh) and Jennifer Wiatrowski (David); and five great-grandchildren.

He was buried in May 2016 at Cedarwood Cemetery, Edinburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #45137367.

     Ida Coffelt was born in February 1858 at Newton Co. (probably), IN; daughter of Michael and Charlotte (Linton) Coffelt.^1,2 She married William R. Dorton, son of William Dorton and Catherine Hoober, on 21 April 1878 at Newton Co., IN.

     Joseph M. Coffelt was born on 12 December 1907 at Virginia. He married Goldie Virginia Windle, daughter of George Washington Windle and Ophia Catherine Felller, in 1932. Joseph M. Coffelt died on 23 September 1990 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 82.