Esther Cofer, 99, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in Poteau. Esther was born September 16, 1911 in Cameron, OK to Albert & Eva Clementine (Irvin) Cox. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Poteau. Esther was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wade; sisters, Evie Leonard, Edith Garrett, & Eva Cox and Nephew, Carl.
Survivors include sons, David A. & Miriam Cofer of Hennessey, OK, Ron & Marsha Cofer of Poteau, OK; daughters, Wadene & Louis Ward of Paris, TX, Anita & Bill Barber of Poteau, OK, Shirley & Joe Slate of Paris, TX; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; host of nieces & nephews. A special thanks to her caregiver, Marie Greene.
Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Frankie Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.