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Elsie Koger, age 84 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Elsie was born on August 29, 1936 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She was a retired school teacher for 40 plus years, her paddle called (Old Blue) that was made by her father when she first started teaching was framed by her cousin T.R. Ard and is on display at Open Blade Barber Shop here in Somerset. Elsie was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, spending time with her family and friends and making her excellent homemade candy.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Delphia Bell, brothers Dale and Jerry Bell, and sisters Stella and Ruth Kelda Bell.
She leaves behind a son Marty Koger, grandchildren Jessica, Joe, Samantha and Josh. Great grandchildren Adriana and Abigail. Brother Norman (Janice) Bell of Cincinnati, Ohio. Brother Calvin Bell of Monticello and sister-in-law Anna Bell of Somerset.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Elsie Koger.
Lifting your family up in prayer. I enjoyed knowing Ms.Koger as a teacher and later as a lady you could always speak to. Take care of yourselves.
I sure did love this wonderful lady.She was my 5th grade teacher in1967 and remained one of my favorite teachers and in the later years a client in my beauty shop.I will truly miss her.Prayers for your family.
Jessica you have my deepest sympathy in your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Elsie was such a wonderful person and I was honored to have been given the opportunity to get to know her. She always gave of herself and was always there for her great grandchild, Adriana. She will be missed. All of the family will be kept in prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Condolences to all Elsie’s Family.Elsie was a fine lady and cousin. She will be missed by all that knew her.Love and Prayers from the Lester and Mabel Simpson Family