Laura Coon

Laura Coon of Madison, Ohio passed away February 6, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer at age 82.

She was born to Ida and David Slone May 2, 1940 in Garner, Ky. She moved to Ohio, met and married Montford C. Coon Sr ( Ned ) in 1959. They had three children: Montford Jr ( Monty ), Kenneth ( Ken) and Tammy.

Laura was a devoted wife, nuturing mother and grandmother, a proud homemaker and excellent cook who created her own style of and the best chicken pot pie. She had a good sense of humor, a wonderful laugh and smile. She loved nature especially birds and flowers. She spent hours watching the birds on her multiple bird feeders, learning about each new breed that would show up. 

She and husband Rev Montford C. Coon Sr became ordained ministers and active church leaders which led to creating the Church of Devine Fellowship, Madison, Ohio of which they presided.

She was preceded in death by her husband Montford C. Coon Sr, her parents David and Ida Slone, brothers Oscar and Wayne Slone, sisters Zelda Waddel and Alma Craft.

She is survived by children Social Service Worker - Monty Coon, Artist - Ken Coon and Accountant  - Tammy Brown; grand children Michael Aaron Fry, Jasmine Jewell and Jeff Coon; great grand daughters Nina Fry, Evelyn Jewell and great grandson Charlie Whittle; sisters Lillian Huff, Ana Lou Slone, Lannie Reynolds, Ruth Dobson, Ellouise Barnette and brother Bart Slone.

She did not want a funeral, but a gathering and memorial will be held during the burial of her ashes at the David Slone Family Cemetery, Pippa Passes, Ky June 24th the Saturday after Fathers Day. The memorial to commense shortly after the Slone family reunion. Family and friends welcome.