Margo Cummings Coker was born February 9, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee to Johnnie and Hattie Cummings.
She was a graduate of Lorain High School in Lorain, Ohio. She attended University of Akron for her undergraduate studies and received her Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at Kent State University.
Margo worked as a counselor for Bureau Vocational Rehabilitation and retired after 30 years of service.
Her spiritual life began at an early age. She was an active member and deaconess at the Second Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Roderick Pounds. She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated since 1972.
After retiring, Margo traveled extensively throughout the country and beyond. She loved gardening, decorating, shopping and walking her beloved dog “Killer”.
Margo was affectionately known as “Sugar Momma” by her family and was a very caring, generous and giving person.
Margo was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Johnnie Cummings, Jr. and Herman Cummings.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters; Rosie Love of St. Louis, MO, Shirley Elem, Alice Townsend, both of Memphis, TN, Gloria Cummings Jones (Ralph) of Cleveland, OH, Alma Braggs of Malvern, AK, brother; Sherman Cummings of Sacramento, CA, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
The family wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, and extended their love to our family.
Life is just a stepping stone
A pause before we make it home
A simple place to rest and be
Until we reach eternity
Everyone has a life journey
A path to take with lots to see
God guides our steps along the way But we were never meant to stay
Our final destination is a place
Filled with love, His majesty and grace
Today we celebrate the life of our love one, Margo
Who has gone before us the race she has won Her journey
has now ended
Her spirit has ascended claiming the great reward
With Jesus our Lord.