Louise Dunlap Coffey
July 1, 1950 ~ May 26, 2001
Resided in:
Mauldin, SC
Asheville Butterfly TrailA native of Fletcher, NC, she was the daughter of Ansel and Melba Nix Dunlap of Fletcher. She was a member of Fletcher First Baptist Church and a receptionist for the KPMG accounting firm. Louise was on the Board of Directors and secretary of the Greenville Harley Owners Assn. and on the Board of the South Carolina State Harley Owners Assn.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, William H. “Bill” Coffey; her son, Monty Coffey of Charlotte, NC and her brother, Rev. Philip Dunlap of Fletcher.
A graveside service will be held in Fletcher, NC at 11 am Tuesday at Shepherd Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Philip Dunlap. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Harley Owners Assn.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 pm Monday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC.
Memorials may be made to the Greenville Family Learning Team, c/o Harley Owners Assn., P.O. Box 1245, Mauldin, SC 29662.
Bill and Monty: Louise was a very special person; she will be deeply missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
My heartfelt sympathy to Louise’s family. We are all going to miss her terribly. She was one of my favorite people. She always made me laugh and feel good no matter what was going on. Nothing but good memories will be in my heart of her forever.
Even though I live so far away, I think about my family often. Know that I love each one of you with all my heart! It seems as you get older its inevitable familes dwindle apart. But they always stay close in the heart.
I remember Louise at Granny’s and the Easter Egg hunts. She was always the oldest there and boy were those eggs hard to find! But it was so much fun. She was also one of the first ones there when my Dad passed away. I will always love her and miss her.
I was so saddened to read in this morning’s paper of Louise’s sudden death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless, comfort and strengthen each of you in the days ahead. May His grace be sufficient for you in this sad time. In His Love and With My Love, Prayers and Deepest Sympathy,
ALTON CONNOR, JR.
My deepest sympathy … Pauline Gordon Corn
Bill and Monty: I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish my days at KPMG with Louise when I would sing to her from my office next to the receptionist’s desk. She has been such a blessing in my life, and I will miss talking with her and receiving inspirational emails from her, however, I know she will be watching over all of us from Heaven and I am comforted to know I have another guardian angel looking out for me. I love you both, Lynn
I was so shocked and saddened
to hear about Louise. She was
one of my favorite people. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Elizabeth Allen
We are all saddened by your loss and please know
that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Everyone at Harley-Davidson of Greenville
Bill and Monty; I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help you. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. Louise was one of a kind. She would always brighten my day when I seen her. I will miss her greatly. With my Prayers and Deepest Sympathy,
Stacey M. Ross
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of this terrific lady and wonderful mother. Monty, it was easy to tell that your mom loved you more than anything else in this world. She was so proud of you. Louise was so good to me, Bill, and such a friendly person. I always looked forward to talking with her and laughing with her at the Harley events. We will all miss this wonderful friend.
With prayers that God will give you many comforting reminders that you loved one now knows all the joy of heaven.
‘I go and prepare a place for you… that where I am , there ye may be also.’
JOHN 14:3
Tim and Beverly Roberson
Dearest Bill, Monty and Louise’s Family,
It was with the utmost sadness that we learned of Louise’s death. We send you our deepest and sincere sympathy during this sad and tragic time. I hope it helps in some small way to know that we are holding you close to our hearts in prayers and thoughts. It is hard to think of any Harley event and not think of Louise. She was always there to lend a hand and help in any way she could. Bill and Monty it was apparent how much she loved you both. I know you are going to have some tough days ahead but remember your Harley family is always here to help in any way we can. We are going to miss her too. Her bright smile, her humor, her friendliness…and her singing!To know Louise was to love her. Remember that she was so much loved and shall always live on in all our hearts.Rhonda and Jimmy Moore
My warmest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bill and Monty for their unexpected loss.
Bill, Scott and I are so sorry to hear of Louise’s death. She was such a special person and her absence will leave such a sad void in our lives. I will always remember what a friendly, talented and hard working person she was.God’s Peace to you and your family. Scott and Catherine Talley
Our deepest sympathy to Bill and Monty on the loss of a wonderful lady.Our hearts go out to you both and words really can not express what we are feeling. Louise will be missed so very much but will be remembered by her many many friends. Bill you and Monty will be in our prayers. God Bless you both.
Tom & Marie Masson
Dear Bill and Family:
You are in my prayers as you mourn her passing. I hope your memories will bring you joy in the days and months to come.
Linda POSEY Turlington
Lee Edwards Class of 1969
Bill & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest, heartfelt sympathy. If we can do anything please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Louise never did anything half-heartedly. Her impact was, is and will continue to be far-reaching. My prayers are with you, Bill and Monty, during this time. Jill
Bill and Monty, ‘This is the promise that HE hath promised us, even eternal life.’ 1 John 2:25.
…and HE promises to always be with us. May you draw comfort from HIS presence during this time, we are praying for you. We never know God’s plan, we trust that HIS will can be seen and you can embrace it – even if it may be difficult to understand. In HIS love,
Retha and Jim
We will always remember the trip to Charleston when we first got to know just how wonderful of a person you really were. We will miss you greatly as a loving and caring person. We fell lucky to have known you even if it was for only a few short years. With all of our Love,
Danny & Lori Steward
Mr. Coffey, I worked at KPMG before Louise came, but I got
to meet her and talk with her
several times. She was always
helpful and very nice to me.
I lost my husband last June, so I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dear Melba & Ansel,
We are so sorry to hear about Louise. May God be close to all the family during your time of grief. Please give Phillip and his family our regards. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Bill and Family, we are so sorry for the lost of a wonderful women. She could brighten anyone’s day. Our thoughts and prayers are with each family member. And our Chapter will be loss without her kind and loving work.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
You are in our prayers! Joyce & Phillip Griffin
DEAREST BILL & MONTY,
YOU ARE PART OF MANY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS RIGHT NOW.GETTING THROUGH THIS TIME WILL BE DIFFICULT, BUT LET THOSE AROUND YOU HELP EASE THE PAIN OF YOUR SADNESS.
IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO HELP, REMEMBER ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK. WITH UNDERSTANDING YOUR FRIENDS, TONEY & JUDY
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Your in my prayers.
Bill, Monty, Patsy and I are so sorry for your sudden and unexpected loss. Our thoughts are with you, and please let us know if we can be of any help when you get back home.
Bruce and Patsy Geer
We will miss Louise so much. She was a dear person who had a special place in our hearts.
I am so saddened by your family’s loss. May God comfort and bless the family through this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy in the passing of Louise. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bill and Monty, I feel like I know both of you personally as Louise was never without a kind word about both of you. KPMG will not be the same without her. We will miss her tremendously.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Becky and Chuck Goessel
we are so sorry to hear about louise. If we can do anything, please let us know. we will pray for you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
May God help you find solace in knowing Louise is in a much better place. Much love to you all.
Bill and Monty, I am so sorry for your loss. Louise was the most warm and caring person you would ever meet. She worked very hard for our Chapter. We will miss her very much.You have my deepest Sympathy.
Bill and Monty: We are so sorry for your sudden loss. Please let us know if there is anything that we can
do for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Her memory will always live in the heart and soul
of others…
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
Mike, Libby, Danielle, and Becky Walsh
To the family of Louise: I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. My thought and prayers are certainly with you
Kent
Monty,
I am sorry to hear about your loss, please know that my thoughs are with you. I am here if you need me.
Jennifer Bingel
Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. My short time knowing you and Louise has been enjoyable. I just returned from DC and found out about your loss. She was a great lady. You be strong and our thoughts are with you.
Bill,
I have just learned about your unfortunate loss. My
thoughts and prayers go out to you and your fami-
ly.
With deepest sympathy,
Ross and Leslie Coggins
Bill and Monty, We are so sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Michelle Trusty
With deepest sympathy–Our thoughts are with you.
To Family and Friends: My sympathies and condolences for your sudden loss. I had only known Louise for a very short period of time. I worked in the same building with her and will miss her deeply. My prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
To the family of Louise:
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I feel very honored to have known her. She will be deeply missed.
Jimmy Sfiris
I worked with Louise during my two years at KPMG in Greenville. I thought the world of her. Her genuine spirit and sense of humor always brightened my day. I am deeply saddened by her death. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill
I’am so sorry for you sudden loss. You and your family are in our thuoghts and prayers.please let me know if there is any thing I can do do.
Please extend my sympathy to Louise’s family. We were friends in High School and I am saddened to hear of her sudden passing.
To the Coffey family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. We feel privileged to have known Louise and we are better people for it. KPMG will not be the same without her. Our prayer is that you experience ‘the peace of God which passeth all understanding’.
Bill and Monty,
Kathy and I were so shocked to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts are with you. Kevin and Kathy
Dear Bill and Monty,
As a childhood friend of ‘Billy’ I was glad and priveleged to hear, when we reconnected briefly, what a loving and special family you all have been. Our family sends heartfelt prayers for strength and peace for you. We are so sorry for your loss. In my experience the blessings of great love will endure, despite the pain of this transition.
Bill and Monty – I was so saddened to hear about Louise. She was so sweet to me and my family. I always felt close to Louise and knew that she genuinely cared about me. I wish I could have been at the service, but I am currently on assignment in England. I came home during Easter holiday this year and went into the KPMG office and had a nice visit with Louise. As usual, she made me feel right at home, as if I had never moved away. I will miss our talks and her way of making me and my family feel special.
Bill and Monty, I was lucky enough to get to know Louise while working in the same bldg as she in Greenville, SC. She was a great lady with a huge love for life and people. I will always miss her. God bless you both!
Although we have been members of the Greenville HOG for a very short time, we already knew Louise and loved her. Our heart goes out to her family. She will be deeply missed.
My condolences to the family..I just found out and am so sorry, she was always so nice to me at the Harley meetings.
To the Coffey Family – I am so saddened to hear about your loss. Louise always brought a great sense of warmth and humor to KPMG and I know that she will be missed. I’m thankful for the chance I was given to share in a small part of her life.
Louise, You were such a very very special and wonderful lady. Living away from home for nearly a year now, it was such a wonderful relief to call you in the office and always hear your happy, southern voice on the other end. We will greatly miss your smile, your cheerfulness and your ‘Clemson’ orange outfits (or ‘Tennessee’ as you always quickly corrected).
Bill and Monty, Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family.