### Narrative Summary of the Obituary:
Alma Coggsdale, aged 65, died on 26 Dec 1950 at Raiford Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of James Lewis and Fannie Worrell Johnson, and she left behind six daughters, three sons, and numerous grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:
Funeral services for Alma Coggsdale were held on 28 Dec 1950 at Sycamore Baptist Church. The Rev. O. L. Gilliam officiated. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

### Transcript:
Laura Alma Johnson

1 September 1885 - 26 December 1950
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Alma Coggsdale, 65, widow of John Mitchell Coggsdale, of the Franklin community, died this afternoon at Raiford Memorial Hospital after an illness of short duration. Mrs. Coggsdale was the daughter of the late James Lewis and Mrs. Fannie Worrell Johnson, of Southampton County. She was a member of Sycamore Church, near here.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. F. L. Whitley, Mrs. Gertie L. Griffin, Mrs. J. C. Cutchins, Mrs. Mary Duck, and Mrs. Gladys Babb, Franklin, and Mrs. Annie Brock, of Sedley; three sons, Coggsdale, of Hansom; Jesse Coggsdale, of Franklin, and James A. Coggsdale, of Baltimore; 25 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; seven sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Garris, Mrs. Mary Franks, Mrs. Carrie Beale, Mrs. Corrine Mitchell, Mrs. Margaret Holland, and Mrs. Maude Gardner, all of Portsmouth, and Mrs. Sarah Harrell, of Norfolk; brother, D. C. Johnson, of Portsmouth, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Coggsdale was taken to the W. J. M. Holland and Sons Funeral Home, and on Thursday will be taken to the Sycamore Baptist Church for funeral services at 2 p.m. The Rev. O. L. Gilliam will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia  
The Virginian-Pilot  
27 December 1950  
Page 28  
Obituary for Alma Coggsdale  

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### Vital Statistics Summary:

| Name                | Age   | Birth                                               | Death                                                         |
|---------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Alma Coggsdale      | 65    | 1 September 1885; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | 26 December 1950; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
### Table of Relationships:

| Name                         | Relationship                    | Place of Residence           |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Alma Coggsdale               | Decedent                        | Franklin community, Virginia |
| John Mitchell Coggsdale      | Spouse (deceased)               | Unknown                      |
| James Lewis Johnson          | Father (deceased)               | Southampton County, Virginia |
| Fannie Worrell Johnson       | Mother (deceased)               | Southampton County, Virginia |
| Mrs. F. L. Whitley           | Daughter                        | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Mrs. Gertie L. Griffin       | Daughter                        | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Mrs. J. C. Cutchins          | Daughter                        | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Mrs. Mary Duck               | Daughter                        | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Mrs. Gladys Babb             | Daughter                        | Franklin, Virginia           |
| Mrs. Annie Brock             | Daughter                        | Sedley, Virginia             |
| Coggsdale                    | Son                             | Hansom, Virginia             |
| Jesse Coggsdale              | Son                             | Franklin, Virginia           |
| James A. Coggsdale           | Son                             | Baltimore, Maryland          |
| 25 grandchildren             | Grandchildren                   | Unknown                      |
| Mrs. Johnnie Garris          | Sister                          | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Mrs. Mary Franks             | Sister                          | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Mrs. Carrie Beale            | Sister                          | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Mrs. Corrine Mitchell        | Sister                          | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Mrs. Margaret Holland        | Sister                          | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Mrs. Maude Gardner           | Sister                          | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Mrs. Sarah Harrell           | Sister                          | Norfolk, Virginia            |
| D. C. Johnson                | Brother                         | Portsmouth, Virginia         |
| Numerous nieces and nephews  | Niece/Nephew                    | Unknown                      |
### Publication Details:

| Detail                 | Information         |
|------------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date       | 27 December 1950    |
| Newspaper Name         | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Page Number            | Page 28             |
### Other Relevant Information:
Alma Coggsdale was a member of Sycamore Church in Southampton County and had a significant family presence in the area with multiple descendants and siblings residing in nearby locations.