Vesta Mae Coffman

Vesta Mae (Barnette) Coffman went home to the Lord and her beloved Jack on July 24, 2024 in Hernando, Florida. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Tesla, West Virginia to the late Nora and Lawrence Keener. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Coffman, who was the true love of her life. 

Vesta was also preceded in death by her brothers, Laley Barnette, Darrell Barnette, Claude Barnette, Howard Barnette, and Arthur Barnette and sisters Kathleen Barnette, Augustine Kuhlken, and Esta Bragg. She is survived by one brother, James Barnette (Deborah) of Inverness, Florida, son Dennis L. Johnson of Floral City, Florida, and daughters Dee (Christopher) Pierce of Hartsville, South Carolina and Dianne Stone of Norwalk, Ohio and step-son Tony Coffman of Birch River, WV.

Vesta’s legacy continues through her grandchildren Stacy (Christopher) Forthofer, Kelly (Kevin) Kocon, Dennis (Amber) Johnson, Christina (Brian) Allen, Sarah (Deanna) Pierce, Nicholas (Samantha) Pierce, Heather Stone and Haley (James) Taylor along with great grandchildren Taylor (Kurt) Freeman, Sydney Donahue, Laynie Forthofer, Whitney Forthofer, Eamon Kocon, Storey Kocon, Townes Kocon, Anastasia Johnson, Ellianna Johnson, Ryleigh Johnson, Kaden Johnson, Silas Johnson, Isiah Scott, Madison Allen, Braylin Griggs, Olivia Pierce, Benjamin Pierce, Max Pierce, Tyler Pierce, Reagan Priest, McKayla Lusk, Amelia Bennett, Colton Kasee and Kylee Taylor. Vesta also has many beloved nieces and nephews and extended family and close friends.

Vesta was still an active member of Powell’s Mountain Baptist Church and has a large extended church family. She was strong in her faith and now resides in Heaven beside her Jack and other loved ones who have passed away. Vesta worked many years in the administrative field and retired from BB&T. She moved to sunny Florida full time in 2018 and enjoyed working outside in her yard and spending time with friends and family who visited. 

Vesta will be missed by everyone who knew her, but her spirit and memory will continue to guide and inspire all who were lucky enough to know her. A memorial to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date.

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass – it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”

“Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”