Vera Mckenzie Coker

LAKE CITY - Vera McKenzie Coker, a beloved resident of the Barrineau Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, just shy of her 89th birthday. Born in Clarendon County on February 21, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Wylie Douglas McKenzie and the late Lottie Beard McKenzie. Vera lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her community and family. A devoted farmer and homemaker, Vera committed her life to these noble professions and the sharing of her humor, wisdom, compassion, and remarkable strength. Her enduring legacy is etched leaving a lasting impact and great memories on her community. Vera was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her two sons, Hubert Dwayne (Catherine) Coker of New Zion, and Dennis Randolph (Sheri) Coker of Lake City. She was a proud grandmother to Hubert Brandon (Darilyn) Coker of Blythewood, SC, and Deni Leigh Floyd (Zackary Blake) Floyd of Cades. Her great-grandchildren, Tessa Coker, Chad Coker, Ace Coker, Halleigh Porter, Georgia Porter, Anabella Porter, and Luke Floyd, as well as her step-grandchildren, Bryant (Adella) Smith and their children, Cayden and Madeline Smith, were the joy of her life. Vera is also survived by her loving sisters Christine Spring and Marie Eaddy, both of Lake City. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hubert Randolph Coker, her parents, and siblings Juanita Barrineau, Letha Coker, Doug McKenzie, Durant McKenzie, Dean McKenzie, and Randy McKenzie. Services to celebrate Vera's life will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 4 PM at the Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at the church from 3 – 4 PM prior to the service. The service will be officiated by Reverend Bobby Floyd and Reverend Michael Cantey, with burial following in the church cemetery. Pallbearers honoring Vera will be Jamie McKenzie, Andrew Beard, Jodie Floyd, Kerry Barrineau, Greg Eaddy, Benji Spring, and Ryan McKenzie, all of whom held a special place in her life. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Missions program at Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3709 St. James Road, Lake City, SC 29560. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Floyd Funeral Home, Inc. for their thoughtful arrangements and to all who have supported them during this difficult time. Vera McKenzie Coker will be deeply missed but fondly remembered for her unwavering love she generously shared with all. In our hearts, her spirit will live on forever.