Janet Louise Hodge Coker, 56, beloved wife of Samuel “Sammy” Ray Coker, after a courageous battle with cancer joyously entered her eternal home with her Lord and waiting loved ones on Tuesday morning, December 26, 2017 at MUSC. 
Mrs. Coker was born the daughter of Thelma Louise Powell Hodge and James Arthur Hodge on May 20, 1961 in Charleston.  She was educated in Hollywood, SC, but in 1977 traded in school to marry her sweetheart “Sammy”.  Sammy and Janet were married on February 18, 1977 and celebrated 40 years together.  She was a member of the Sounds of Victory Holiness Church where she served as a Primary Sunday School Class teacher; was active in the Women’s Auxiliary; and was a choir member, soloist, and guitarist.   
She leaves behind:  a sister, Sandra Ellen (George) Brinson; two nephews, David Hodge and Courtney Hodge; a niece, Annie Brinson; and her extended family, especially, Mom & Pops McKenzie (Rev. Berry and Joyce McKenzie) which she loved as and was cared for like they were her parents.
A Home Going Celebration will be 6PM, Thursday evening, December 28, 2017 at the Sounds of Victory Holiness Church, 3830 North Railroad Ave, Coward, SC.  Officiating will be Rev. Berry McKenzie.   
The Coker family will receive family and friends immediately after the service in the Church sanctuary. 
Committal Service will be 11AM, Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Old Field Cemetery, Hwy 261, Hemingway, SC.