Tonja Michelle “Pooh” Coffey, 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Monday morning, July 24, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born on September 12, 1967 in Somerset, KY, the daughter of the late Bro. Donnie and Glenna Zimmerman Coffey.
At a young age, Tonja accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was born again. She was a long-standing member of Square Oak Separate Baptist Church. Tonja was a devout Russell County Laker fan and loved going to ballgames. She enjoyed working on the farm and babysitting.
SURVIVORS:
2 brothers: Bro. Troy (Allison) Coffey and Tylar (Stephanie) Coffey, both of Russell Springs
Her nieces & nephews: Donavyn Coffey, Brenan (Janzen) Coffey, Hayes Coffey, Jaterria Coffey, Aniyah Coffey, Bianca Coffey, Kiara Coffey, Cadylee (Evan) Coffey, Audrey (Ryder) Karnes, Jace Coffey, Presley Johnson, and Parker Johnson
Special nephew: Lucas Bault
Great-nephew: Hadlee Finn Karnes
Funeral Service: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:00amCT at Square Oak Separate Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Conner and Bro. Lance Coffey officiating
Burial: Square Oak Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home and on Friday after 8:30amCT at Square Oak Separate Baptist Church
Pallbearers: Troy Coffey, Tylar Coffey, Brenan Coffey, Hayes Coffey, Jace Coffey, Parker Johnson, and Lucas Bault
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the Square Oak Cemetery Fund, 15 J. Wilson Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
