Coker, Ruby

Ruby Gunter Coker, age 88 of Sanford passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. Born on August 22, 1922 in Troy, NC to the late James E. Gunter and May Harris Gunter. Mrs. Coker admired her children and grandchildren very much and loved having them around her. She enjoyed embroidery and also had a love for flowers and plants. She is survived by a daughter, Doris Boyer of Sanford, NC; four sons: Billy Ray Gunter; Gerald Gunter; Johnny Gunter and wife Diane; and Bobby Coker and wife Paula all of Sanford, NC. She is also survived by three sisters: Annie Lee Benoit of Sanford, NC; Ruth Cole Fisher of Sanford, NC; and Mary Williams of Wilmington, NC. 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren also survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Gunter and husband Robert Coker. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Wilkie and four brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Sanford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to: Liberty Home Care and Hospice, 1005 Carthage St., Sanford, NC 27330. Online condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford is serving the family.