Sammie Mae Coe, a longtime resident of the Mesa area, passed away Saturday the 27th of October, 2018. Born in 1937 in Anderson, South Carolina, Sammie graduated from West High School and received her associates of art degree at Mesa Community College. She worked in the federal civil service for over 20 years, eventually returning to Mesa Community College to assist college students with registration and financial aid. Upon retirement, she enjoyed cruises (Alaska, Panama Canal, the Caribbean) and memorable trips to Hawaii, Denver, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., London, Paris, and Rome.
Sammie served tirelessly on behalf of her church, teaching Sunday School, caring for children, and giving food and clothing to families in need. She understood the importance of a well-managed home, and she took pride in preparing delicious Southern dishes for loved ones. She looked forward to celebrating the holidays surrounded by family and friends.
Sammie is survived by Charles Coe, her husband of 60 years; her children: Pamela Coe, Cynthia Coe, and Jeffrey Coe; her sister Barbara Crosby and brother-in-law, Clarence Crosby, Sr.; her brother Harold Rice; and her eight grandchildren: Daniel Coe, Jacqueline Coe, Jessica Coe, Brian Bromberg, Danielle Bromberg, Laura Aragon, Elena Aragon, Christopher Aragon, and additional nieces, nephews, and extended family.
There will be a visitation for Sammie Friday, November 2, 2018 from 4-6 pm at Mountain View Funeral Home chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207. The Service will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:30 am at We Are The Word Church, 931 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204. Interment at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024, will be Monday, November 5th at 12:30 pm.
The CHARIOTS of fire came down to pick up my Aunt Sammie in November of 2018 and escorted this beautiful queen to her mansion in the sky! You will be sorely missed, Aunt Sammie and I would like to thank you for the encouraging conversations we have had and I am grateful for those special moments in which you shared a part of you with me. Can you do me a favor and ask God will he let my parents come and visit me in my dreams sometimes? Rest in total peace, Aunt Sammie and may you enjoy the the streets of gold and the reunion of family.
Will miss you…Wanda Rae
My husband & I have known Sammie from working at WAFB
She was always very cheerful,my husband would always fool her
On April fools day, she was always a trooper and always went along
With all the jokes,she was very well liked & was a very hard worker.
God Bless her& keep her safe in heaven.