Christine "Chris" Verna Malone Coffee, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
Chris was born in the Clear Springs community of Clark County, Ark., on Oct. 12, 1924. She was the second daughter of Dave Richard and Exia Verna Duke Malone. Chris graduated from Okolona High School, where she met her husband, Winston Lowell Coffee. They were married just before graduating, on April 30, 1943. She followed Winston to San Diego, Calif., where he was stationed in the Navy during World War II. Living in National City, Chris would take two buses and a ferry to reach her office job on the base. Following Winston's discharge from the Navy, they returned to Arkansas where they had a farm as well as Chris working as assistant to the school superintendent at Okolona. Eventually, they made their way to Dallas and, after another failed return to Arkansas, finally settled in Arlington. Chris began her 33-year career with LTV Aircraft Products Group (both in data processing and accounts payable), with a six-year hiatus for the adoption and raising of their son, David. From 1965-1980, Chris worked third shift, while Winston worked days. David claims that is what made their 46-year marriage such a success. Chris' post- retirement life was taken up with traveling; attending David's performances around the country, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and TCU teams and, notably, shopping! For several years, she worked for Sanger-Harris/ Foley's in the crystal/china/silver department. That was her "fun" job. Winston used to claim that the family was going broke saving money! Chris was also known for her cooking. Generations of TCU students enjoyed her Black Forest cake. Her peach ice cream was a staple at Casa Manana. And, her white chocolate-dipped whole cranberries were well known throughout New England. Chris was a longtime member of the Encore Club of Arlington, the North Texas Keepsake Keepers (Hallmark Collectors Club), a lifetime member of the Vought Retirees Club as well as a member of New World United Methodist Church in Arlington. She was active with the Hospitality Ministry, the Newsletter Gang, the Stitchers, preparing sack lunches for the Night Shelter and the Ladies' Sunday School Class. On May 4, Chris' blood pressure spiked and she was rushed to an Arlington hospital. There, she suffered a brain hemorrhage. She was pronounced brain dead on May 5, but she was found to be a good liver donor. A match was located in a 60-year-old man in New York. And so, at 90 years of age, having good health up to the end, still driving and able to keep all her mental faculties, in death Chris became the second oldest donor in the country. She lived a life blessed by laughter, love and service. She was truly blessed, as were we who knew her. Chris was predeceased by her father, Dave Malone; her husband, Winston Coffee; her mother, Exia Malone; and her sister, Imogene Elizabeth Malone Hardin. Survivors: Her son, David Coffee of Arlington; her nephew, Gary Hardin and wife, Karen, of Hext; cousins; and friends.
Chris was born in the Clear Springs community of Clark County, Ark., on Oct. 12, 1924. She was the second daughter of Dave Richard and Exia Verna Duke Malone. Chris graduated from Okolona High School, where she met her husband, Winston Lowell Coffee. They were married just before graduating, on April 30, 1943. She followed Winston to San Diego, Calif., where he was stationed in the Navy during World War II. Living in National City, Chris would take two buses and a ferry to reach her office job on the base. Following Winston's discharge from the Navy, they returned to Arkansas where they had a farm as well as Chris working as assistant to the school superintendent at Okolona. Eventually, they made their way to Dallas and, after another failed return to Arkansas, finally settled in Arlington. Chris began her 33-year career with LTV Aircraft Products Group (both in data processing and accounts payable), with a six-year hiatus for the adoption and raising of their son, David. From 1965-1980, Chris worked third shift, while Winston worked days. David claims that is what made their 46-year marriage such a success. Chris' post- retirement life was taken up with traveling; attending David's performances around the country, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and TCU teams and, notably, shopping! For several years, she worked for Sanger-Harris/ Foley's in the crystal/china/silver department. That was her "fun" job. Winston used to claim that the family was going broke saving money! Chris was also known for her cooking. Generations of TCU students enjoyed her Black Forest cake. Her peach ice cream was a staple at Casa Manana. And, her white chocolate-dipped whole cranberries were well known throughout New England. Chris was a longtime member of the Encore Club of Arlington, the North Texas Keepsake Keepers (Hallmark Collectors Club), a lifetime member of the Vought Retirees Club as well as a member of New World United Methodist Church in Arlington. She was active with the Hospitality Ministry, the Newsletter Gang, the Stitchers, preparing sack lunches for the Night Shelter and the Ladies' Sunday School Class. On May 4, Chris' blood pressure spiked and she was rushed to an Arlington hospital. There, she suffered a brain hemorrhage. She was pronounced brain dead on May 5, but she was found to be a good liver donor. A match was located in a 60-year-old man in New York. And so, at 90 years of age, having good health up to the end, still driving and able to keep all her mental faculties, in death Chris became the second oldest donor in the country. She lived a life blessed by laughter, love and service. She was truly blessed, as were we who knew her. Chris was predeceased by her father, Dave Malone; her husband, Winston Coffee; her mother, Exia Malone; and her sister, Imogene Elizabeth Malone Hardin. Survivors: Her son, David Coffee of Arlington; her nephew, Gary Hardin and wife, Karen, of Hext; cousins; and friends.
Christine "Chris" Verna Malone Coffee, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
Chris was born in the Clear Springs community of Clark County, Ark., on Oct. 12, 1924. She was the second daughter of Dave Richard and Exia Verna Duke Malone. Chris graduated from Okolona High School, where she met her husband, Winston Lowell Coffee. They were married just before graduating, on April 30, 1943. She followed Winston to San Diego, Calif., where he was stationed in the Navy during World War II. Living in National City, Chris would take two buses and a ferry to reach her office job on the base. Following Winston's discharge from the Navy, they returned to Arkansas where they had a farm as well as Chris working as assistant to the school superintendent at Okolona. Eventually, they made their way to Dallas and, after another failed return to Arkansas, finally settled in Arlington. Chris began her 33-year career with LTV Aircraft Products Group (both in data processing and accounts payable), with a six-year hiatus for the adoption and raising of their son, David. From 1965-1980, Chris worked third shift, while Winston worked days. David claims that is what made their 46-year marriage such a success. Chris' post- retirement life was taken up with traveling; attending David's performances around the country, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and TCU teams and, notably, shopping! For several years, she worked for Sanger-Harris/ Foley's in the crystal/china/silver department. That was her "fun" job. Winston used to claim that the family was going broke saving money! Chris was also known for her cooking. Generations of TCU students enjoyed her Black Forest cake. Her peach ice cream was a staple at Casa Manana. And, her white chocolate-dipped whole cranberries were well known throughout New England. Chris was a longtime member of the Encore Club of Arlington, the North Texas Keepsake Keepers (Hallmark Collectors Club), a lifetime member of the Vought Retirees Club as well as a member of New World United Methodist Church in Arlington. She was active with the Hospitality Ministry, the Newsletter Gang, the Stitchers, preparing sack lunches for the Night Shelter and the Ladies' Sunday School Class. On May 4, Chris' blood pressure spiked and she was rushed to an Arlington hospital. There, she suffered a brain hemorrhage. She was pronounced brain dead on May 5, but she was found to be a good liver donor. A match was located in a 60-year-old man in New York. And so, at 90 years of age, having good health up to the end, still driving and able to keep all her mental faculties, in death Chris became the second oldest donor in the country. She lived a life blessed by laughter, love and service. She was truly blessed, as were we who knew her. Chris was predeceased by her father, Dave Malone; her husband, Winston Coffee; her mother, Exia Malone; and her sister, Imogene Elizabeth Malone Hardin. Survivors: Her son, David Coffee of Arlington; her nephew, Gary Hardin and wife, Karen, of Hext; cousins; and friends.
Chris was born in the Clear Springs community of Clark County, Ark., on Oct. 12, 1924. She was the second daughter of Dave Richard and Exia Verna Duke Malone. Chris graduated from Okolona High School, where she met her husband, Winston Lowell Coffee. They were married just before graduating, on April 30, 1943. She followed Winston to San Diego, Calif., where he was stationed in the Navy during World War II. Living in National City, Chris would take two buses and a ferry to reach her office job on the base. Following Winston's discharge from the Navy, they returned to Arkansas where they had a farm as well as Chris working as assistant to the school superintendent at Okolona. Eventually, they made their way to Dallas and, after another failed return to Arkansas, finally settled in Arlington. Chris began her 33-year career with LTV Aircraft Products Group (both in data processing and accounts payable), with a six-year hiatus for the adoption and raising of their son, David. From 1965-1980, Chris worked third shift, while Winston worked days. David claims that is what made their 46-year marriage such a success. Chris' post- retirement life was taken up with traveling; attending David's performances around the country, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and TCU teams and, notably, shopping! For several years, she worked for Sanger-Harris/ Foley's in the crystal/china/silver department. That was her "fun" job. Winston used to claim that the family was going broke saving money! Chris was also known for her cooking. Generations of TCU students enjoyed her Black Forest cake. Her peach ice cream was a staple at Casa Manana. And, her white chocolate-dipped whole cranberries were well known throughout New England. Chris was a longtime member of the Encore Club of Arlington, the North Texas Keepsake Keepers (Hallmark Collectors Club), a lifetime member of the Vought Retirees Club as well as a member of New World United Methodist Church in Arlington. She was active with the Hospitality Ministry, the Newsletter Gang, the Stitchers, preparing sack lunches for the Night Shelter and the Ladies' Sunday School Class. On May 4, Chris' blood pressure spiked and she was rushed to an Arlington hospital. There, she suffered a brain hemorrhage. She was pronounced brain dead on May 5, but she was found to be a good liver donor. A match was located in a 60-year-old man in New York. And so, at 90 years of age, having good health up to the end, still driving and able to keep all her mental faculties, in death Chris became the second oldest donor in the country. She lived a life blessed by laughter, love and service. She was truly blessed, as were we who knew her. Chris was predeceased by her father, Dave Malone; her husband, Winston Coffee; her mother, Exia Malone; and her sister, Imogene Elizabeth Malone Hardin. Survivors: Her son, David Coffee of Arlington; her nephew, Gary Hardin and wife, Karen, of Hext; cousins; and friends.
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