Georgia Coffman Obituary (1945

Georgia Coffman, 77, crossed over peacefully at 6:25 p.m. on October 29, 2023, at Carle Hospital in Urbana after a year-long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. Georgia was a 1964 graduate of Chenoa High School. In addition to being a loving mother and homemaker she entered the insurance and securities field winning many awards and building her own agency over a career that spanned 22 years. She retired in 2009 in order to enjoy more time with her children and grandchildren. Georgia was unwavering in her faith and was active in her church up until her illness. She was renowned for her cooking and delighted in sharing her meals with others during holidays and special occasions. Georgia had a big heart for all creatures (except snakes) owning many dogs, cats, and birds over the years. She also raised many orphaned rabbits and birds to be released back to the wild. She was well known for her avid love of sports. She followed Illini football and basketball, the NFL, and the NBA. Georgia always had an eye for style, fashion, and decor and took pleasure in decorating their home for the various holidays throughout the year. Georgia relished being around their pool tending to her multitude of flowers and plants and her garden. She also delighted in the outdoors, often spending time at their cabin in the mountains near Gatlinburg, TN. Most of all, Georgia was devoted to, and cherished, her family. Georgia is survived by her husband, David Coffman (Mansfield, IL), brother Mike (Joanne) Hoover (Oak Harbor, WA), sister Rebecca Hoover (Toledo, OH), children Stewart Schrof (Champaign, IL), Stephanie (Tammi Patton) Schrof (Champaign, IL), Jon (Brook) Coffman (White Heath, IL), Valla (Chach) Aguilar (Naperville, IL), four grandchildren, Maxwell Aguilar, Emmett Aguilar, Camden Coffman, and Austin Coffman. She is also survived by nephews Travis (Amanda) Hoover (Normal, IL), Justin Hoover (Peoria, IL), Brett (Angela) Powell (Poplar Bluff, MO) and two grandnieces Madeline Hoover, and Hayley Adams. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, William Hoover and Mary Kathleen Hoover, her brother Richard Hoover, sister Deborah Hoover, and nephews James Hoover and Benjamin Adams. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Grace Church, 800 W. Oak Street, Mahomet, IL. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Family Life Pastor Mike Case officiating. Details available through Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home in Mansfield (www.calvertmemorial.com). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Church, Mahomet, IL, the Metaplastic Breast Cancer Global Alliance (www.mpbcalliance.org), or Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org).