Marguerite was born in Albany on July 9. 1948, the daughter of Johnny Ferrell and Marguerite Coles.
She was married to John Coffin, Sr.
Marguerite was a loving mother to Yolanda Coffin-Dobbs, Tera Coffin, John Coffin, and his wife Antoinette, who was Marguerite's other daughter, and Phillip Coffin. She loved her children tremendously and adored her grandchildren, Quan, Marshawn, Raymar, Rahmel, Shyne, Xvavier, Daja, Philistea, Phosadi, Farrad, Allah, Muneca, John, Javanah; great-grandchildren, Amirah, Kaiya, Krishantie, Jamari, Javonnie, Azara, Arius, Reaya, Arenzo, Luciana, Liam, Aaliyah, Cahdek, Cienna, Cyncere, Canova, Ah-modest, Ja-dore, Hamadi, Asad, and Asim.
Marguerite has thirteen siblings and truly loved them all. She doted over her nieces and nephews she always found great comfort in being with each and all of them.
Marguerite was incredibly talented and had a great sense of humor. She loved to laugh and her laughter was infectious. Her presence was like a blanket, it warmed all that was lucky enough to meet her.
She will truly be missed!