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Claudia Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1923-2012)

She was the matriarch of a large, distinguished Adair County, KY, family. She leaves 12 direct living descendants. She was a homemaker and a member of the Columbia United Methodist Church
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Claudia Coomer, 88, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Summit Manor Nursing and Rehab, Columbia, KY.

The funeral service will be Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 2pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Neil Janes and Bro. Steve Pescosolido the officiating clergy. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery, 12756 Liberty Roard, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the funeral home.



Claudia Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1923-2012)

She was born May 19, 1923 in Adair County, KY. She was the daughter of late Benjamin Harrison and Mackie Coomer Brown. She died January 12, 2012, in Columbia, Adair County, KY at the age of 88 years, 7 months, and 24 days.

She was married to Wallace J. Coomer, who preceded her in death on April 8, 1988, and later married Azro Coomer, of Columbia, who survives.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Janet Coomer; three brothers, Herbert, Duluth and Roscoe Brown; and two sisters, Cymbeline Gowen and Alice Coomer.

She was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by the following:
  • Two sons and daughters in law: Richie and Sue Coomer and Gerald and Cynthia Coomer all of Columbia, KY

  • One daughter and son in law: Judie and Bob Rice of Columbia, KY

  • One brother: Calvin Brown of Columbia, KY

  • Three sisters: Audra Campbell, Lenora Parrish and Faye Bault all of Columbia, KY

  • Four grandchildren: Cindy and husband Larry Walker, Neal and wife Tammy Coomer, Chris and wife Tiffany Coomer and Ben Coomer, all of Columbia, KY

  • Five great grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, the family request expressions of sympathy be in the form of a donation to Columbia United Methodist Church or Trinity United Methodist Church. These may be left at the funeral home.

Send a condolence to the family of Claudia Coomer

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, in charge of arrangements.



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Claudia Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1923-2012)

2012-01-13 - 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo from Grissom-Martin Funeral Home collection

Claudia Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1923-2012)

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