Gladys B. Nordean Coffey (October 22, 1907- August 16, 2003)
Ada Evening News Monday, August 18, 2003
GLADYS COFFEY CARROLLTON, Texas - Graveside services for Gladys B. Coffey, 95, Carrollton, formerly Ada, Okla., were
11 a.m. today at Lightning Ridge Cemetery, the Rev. John Haynes officiated. Mrs. Coffey died Aug. 16, 2003, at a Carrollton
nursing facility. She was born Oct. 22, 1907, to C.W. and Mary Lou Richardson Nordean at Salem, Ark. She attended Roff, Okla.,
schools. She moved back to Texas in 1995 and operated a restaurant in Pampa, Texas. Later, she and her husband operated two
motels in Dalhart, Texas. She was also a homemaker. She and Cleo Coffey were married Jan. 29, 1926, at Roff. He preceded her
in death May 7, 1995, at Ada. She was a longtime member of the Baptist church. She was a former Sunday school teacher and
member of the choir. Survivors include a son, Cleo Coffey Jr., Garland, Texas; three grandchildren, Dan Coffey, Denton, Texas,
Bob Coffey, Rowlett, Texas, Amy Coffey, Garland, Texas; and four great-granddaughters. The family says those who wish may
make memorials to Castlepeak Hospice, 8750 N. Central Expressway #750, Dallas, TX 75231. Criswell Funeral Home
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