Mary Omega Coit was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2021.
On April 1st, 1924, to the late Luther and Marie Smith in Latta, South Carolina, Mary O. Coit was born. She was the fourth out of six siblings. She was raised in Rains, South Carolina in Marion County and educated in Marion County Public schools. She married the late Robert Coit and from this union brought 7 children.
Mary found the love of Christ early and submitted her life to Him at an early age. Her life was lived by showing the love of Christ through the way she lived her life. She successfully maintained her home-based child care center where she would love and care for babies, whom she stayed in contact with through their adulthood. In 1976 Mary’s love for Christ, children and the desire to do the Lord’s will extended on to her teaching Sunday school to tender age children. The importance of children receiving a solid foundation of knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ was vital to her. Mary was known in her home church Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church, not only as being the Mother of the church but also affectionately known for her Rice Krispy treats that she would have available each Sunday after church.
Mary’s laughter and love was infectious, her smile would illuminate any room. She had a cherished and loving relationship with her younger sister LulaMae Smith. From the moment you would meet her you already loved her and knew she loved you. She spent her life spreading and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. She always had the right bible verse to share to help lift anyone’s spirit, or a homemade remedy to cure any ailment.
Mary was preceded in death by: Her father and mother Luther and Marie Smith, her sons Jimmy Coit(Alice), Robert Coit, Jr.(Lorraine), and Edward J. Coit(Mary). Her daughter Rose Marie Coit, daughter-in-law Cynthia Coit, her sisters, Carrie Smith and Louise Brigman, her brothers James Smith and Hill Burnett, and great-grandson Khaleal Coit.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sister LulaMae Smith, her sons, Joseph D. Coit, Luther Coit(Alberta), and her son and pastor, Fred W. Coit. Her nieces and nephews, Ruby Lee Smith, Willam Smith(James Jr.), Peter C. Smith, Carolyn Smith-Cherry, Rufus Smith Jr, Betty Jean Smith, Ulysses Smith, Bobby Lee Smith, Doris Smith, and Grace Smith. Her Grandchildren, Shamael Coit, Korey Coit, Allison Coit, Jessica Coit, Luther Coit, Jr (Boonie), Jaclyn Laminack-Cook, Allen Laminack, Chris Penn, Delon Lewis, Marcus Lewis, Trevor Coit, Jezreel Coit, David Coit, (Robert)Bobby Coit, Ernest Coit, and Edward Coit Jr. Great-Grandchildren, Amiya Barnes (Pee-Pie), Makaila Coit, Rashad Coit, Kayla Coit, Megan Coit, Macy Coit, Chloe Coit, Paris Coit, and Connor Coit. Breanna Cook, AJ Cook, Brittany, Brianna, Amber, Davia, David Coit, Jr, Kaleb, and Kendra; a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends all of whom will miss her.
Rev Coit(Fred).Sending Heartfelt Codolences and Prayers to you and your family on the transition of your Mother.Iwent back down memory lane…when you did Revival at Dennis Chapel.Before you would preach you would smile and say Momma raise your hand.And she would be beautifully smiling and be recognize. So in closing I’ll say the work you done for your Mother speaks for you!Much Love and comfort be given to you from the Comforter!Jesus Christ!
GOD BLESS YOU REV, COIT AND FAMILY LOVE TOMMY JAVIS,
Rev. Coit and family,
Mother Coit’s smile and presence said it all. She will be missed.
To the Coit Family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Mrs. Mary. I speak on behalf of myself and my siblings. Remembering her from our childhood days, we have always known Mother Coit to be a very sweet and sincere person. We remember her as a holy woman of God. We know that you will miss her greatly. We pray for your strength during these trying times, and you have our deepest sympathy.
Submitted with Love. Cynthia, Kathy, Shirley, Beverly, Dianne, Mildred, Jim, Milton, Len, Quinn & Shelia.
My condolences to the Coit Family. Mother Coit will be missed by all. She was a true angel. She had a smile that will light up a room.
To the Coit family and RMBC family, I pray for the Comforter. As we go through this difficult time and see only one set of footprints, know that God is carrying us. We all have precious memories. I remember when Mother Coit would come in ( after church started) Mother Coit would be waving with her beautiful smile. Pastor Coit with his loving smile would just say “senior privilege”. I always remember she said “its not hard being a Christian, read your bible and do what it says” Mother Coit your words are powerful. I know you are in Gods care. That gives me comfort. I pray we all be comfort.
Dear Rev. Coit and family: Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy is with you, over the loss of mother Coit. She was a wonderful person, and her Blessed memories will always reign in our hearts. May the power of the Almighty God, wash through each and everyone, as you move forward, in Jesus name. Amen.
The Watson family from Sanford Florida send our sincere condolences and prayers to the Coit Family on the passing of cousin Mary Coit, the Lord is the lifter of your heads, be encouraged and let the Lord be your guide in all that you do Love ❤️ Always! 🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️
Our prayers of condolences for the God of all comfort, to comfort and give peace to dear Mrs. Mary O. Coit’s family, as you mourn her earthly separation from you.
May you be comforted by your memories of her dedication and loving kindness for her family, which was so dear to her.
Mrs. Coit will be also be remembered for her dedication in teaching many little ones in her Sunday School classes over the years..
In one of our conversations she shared that the taught the children because she “did not want their blood on [her] hands!” She genuinely cared about their souls and salvation.
Indeed, Mrs. Coit’s life displayed obedience, honor and love for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the filling of the Holy Spirit in her life, and the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” She was a good model for us of how a Spirit filled Christian and a Godly woman should look and live.
She demonstrated to us what a good and faithful servant looks like.
Mother Mary O. Coit’s life of faithfulness, dedication and love for our Lord; her warmth, wisdom, and care for others are to be emulated.
A long time ago Mrs. Coit cared for my baby but little did I know she was caring for me as well. She ministered and encouraged me and I found that GOD placed her there for me as she took my mother’s place who had fallen ill. I will always love her and praise GOD for her presence in my life.
To Pastor Coit & the Coit family
Sending my deepest condolences. Mother Coit was indeed a precious jewel. I loved her smile & her sweet sweet spirit. I loved when I went to Bible study & come in the side door to see her sitting there put a smile on my face. Her sweet soft voice but prayed a powerful prayer. She will be greatly missed at RMBC.
LOVE
JOYCE JOHNSON
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Such a precious angel and I know heaven is rejoicing. Praying much for the family healing and strength.
Ms. Mary Coit affectionately known as “Mother Coit.” She was a woman of few words and had a sweet sweet spirit. Her humbleness and smile would always brighten up a room. Her words may have been few but, they were powerful. She will be missed but, never forgotten.
Words can not express the void that Momma Coit has left at RMBC. Pastor Coit and the Coit Family we are sending our prayers and condolences to you.. Momma Coit was a very special treasure. Momma Coit and Machia had a special bond. They could always count on each other for special gifts. I am not sure who smile was brighter. When you see Momma Coit you could always count on a smile, a warm hug, sweet words and Rice Krispy Treats. Thank you Momma Coit for all that you have done. You have touched us and left a wonderful example of a Virtuous Woman. I know that you are resting in the Lord’s Arm. We will miss you. See you on the other side, God’s Special Angel.
Pastor Coit and Family,
Our prayers and love are with you all! We miss Mrs. Coit but we know that she and heaven are rejoicing because of her arrival!!! May God continue to bless you with strength, comfort and peace!
Important in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Ps 116:15. Family, may God comfort you in this season. We are grateful for precious memories of Mother Coit as a teacher of our little ones, a bold witness, and a powerful prayer warrior. Well done.
Sincere condolences to Pastor Coit and family in the passing of your mother. Praying God’s strength and comfort during this period of bereavement and your new normal. May the memories lift up your head when needed.
Pastor Rev. Coit And The Coit Family
Psalm 46:1-God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. My condolences and deepest sympathy to The Coit Family. I will continue to keep The Coit Family in my Prayers. I will ask God to provide you all with the strength and encouragement during this difficult time.
Dianne Tyner & Family
Pastor Coit and Family,
Heart felt condolences and prayers to you and your family in the loss of your beloved Mother Coit. Eau Claire class of “77 is standing with you and praying for you.
My condolences and prayers for Pastor Coit and the Coit Family. A precious jewel and an inspiration to everyone. Mother will be dearly missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Coit family. I’m so glad an Angel named Mother Coit came to Ridgewood Baptist Church to teach and show us the love of God. Truly she was a blessing from the Lord.
The Coit family have our deepest condolences . Mother Coit was a virtuous lady. A lady of few words. The life she live said it all.
My heartfelt condolences to the Coil family!
My heart and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I pray that our Father walk with and put His comforting arms around each of you. Rest In Peace beautiful spiritual. You will be missed. My love to all.
John 11:25 – 26
Our heartfelt condolences to the Coit family. We have known Mother Coit for many years, she was our son baby sitter.
She was a great woman of God. Pastor Coit and family keep looking to the hills.
Our sincere condolences to Pastor Coit and the entire Coit family. Mother Coit was truly a jewel. All of the children of Ridgewood loved and respected her dearly; and, of course everyone has enjoyed her Rice Krispy treats. A dear, sweet soul, gone, but never forgotten.
Djuana, Bre and Mancer IV, and Ms. Peggy Bethel
Mother Coit certainty will be missed When I started bringing Conner ,RG and Synthia to church they would always ask if Mother Coit and Deaconess Williams were going to teach them their Sunday school lesson.They became so attached that as they grew older they didn’t want to transition to the next class, oh and those rice crispy treats, they were always readily available for the children. They knew that if Mother Coit was at church, they could always count on those rice crispy treats being right there in her bag! Our prayers are with the family.
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending our prayers and condolences to The Coit Family.
Mama Coit was one of the most spiritual, sweetest, loving and caring women I know. She was my oldest daughter’s 1st babysitter. Her unconditional love for all she met is truly going to be missed. A true Angel has gone home to get her just reward.
Love,
Val, Lynn, Lauren and Kennedy-Johnson family.
Proverbs 31:10-31
The epitome of a virtuous woman, a true Angel.
My condolences and prayers to Pastor Coit and the Coit family.
So loving, so caring. Always gave words of encouragement and words of wisdom. This Family loved her so much!