Ellen Jane Sturkie Coffey was born on December 2, 1938. She lived in West Columbia, SC her entire life and was a devoted Christian member of the Suburban Baptist Church founded by her father, Reverend Maxie L. Sturkie.

Mrs. Coffey is survived by her husband of 61 years, Benjamin Coffey, and her children - son Edward Sturkie and his wife Teresa, daughter Kim Mavroftas and her husband Stanley, son Spencer and his wife Tammi, and daughter Rita Sturkie Dooley (deceased). Along with her six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Ellen's parents, Reverend Maxie Sturkie (deceased) and Marguerite Sturkie (deceased), her brother Lennard Sturkie and Betty Vaughn (deceased).

Mrs. Coffey was an active member of the West Columbia and Cayce communities. She was owner of Coffey's Appliances and Antiques and the original Cayce General Store. She was an antique collector and licensed auctioneer. She was passionate about sharing historical knowledge and donated historical remnants to the Cayce Museum. She also wrote a weekly article in the Cayce-West Columbia News, as "Hattie's View", where she shared stories about her life experiences and words of wisdom. She touched the lives of so many with her caring generosity and her spiritual wisdom. She will be missed.

The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral home in Lexington, on Monday, June 16th, 2025 from 6-8PM. Funeral services will be at Thompson Funeral Home in Lexington on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 11AM. Interment will be at Celestial Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Suburban Baptist Church or to His House.