Margaret B. Cofer

Published 7:08 pm Friday, June 9, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Ann Barr Cofer, age 66, a resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2017, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Cofer was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 22, 1950, daughter of the late John Clifton Barr and Margaret Lucille Beavers Barr. On April 15, 1985, she married Larry Wayne Cofer, who survives. She was a self-employed seamstress and was owner of Unique Embroidery. Mrs. Cofer enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting.

In addition to her husband, Larry, of the home, she is survived by her children: Shannon Caldwell and husband Josh, of Chocowinity, Sara Cutler and husband Donnie, of Bath, Claiborne Cofer and wife Linda, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Katina Priest and husband Sean, of Elizabeth City; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: John Barr, Robert Barr, Randy Barr, Ronnie Barr and infant brother Billy Ray Barr; her nephew, Johnnie Barr, and her sister-in-law and best friend, Barbara Hardy Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

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Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Cofer family.