Leola Coakley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leola Coakley of Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Benjamin F. Coakley; her father Rev. Sherman Randolph; her sons, Benjamin Coakley and Edward Coakley; and her siblings, Peter Randolph, Mary Randolph Frasier, Dorothy Randolph Gillyard and Elder John Randolph, Jr..

She is survived by: her daughters, Dianna Coakley Brown, Linda Coakley and Joan Coakley; her grandchildren, Tyeasha, Shannon, Keith, Amber, Zan, Edwin, Adbul, Micheal, Benjamin III, Tameeka and Shameeka; and her sibling Lonnie Randolph. She is also survived by relatives and friends.