Selena Mae Anderson

Selena Mae Coker Anderson’s Story In the quiet evening of December 30, 2023, Selena departed this life, peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. A native of Chester, she lived in the Atlanta area from June 2020 until her death. Born on July 18, 1938, in Claymont Delaware, she was the youngest child of Reverend Lawrence Coker, Sr., and Dorothy Moss Coker. She was preceded in death by her sister Joan Broome and brother, Lawrence Coker, Jr. Educated in Chester public Schools, she graduated from Chester High school in 1956 and began an outstanding and impactful career at the Chester Water Authority. Selena was the first Black hired at the Water Company in 1956 and retired after 35 years of service as the Customer Service Supervisory. During her tenure at the CWA. Selena was a life-long member of Temple Baptist Church. Very active in various capacities, she served on the Women’s Day Program Committee (former Chair); the Carolina/Maryland/Virginia Club; the Kitchen committee (which she loved); the Fashion Show, Mammoth Tea, and Mother’s Day Brunch Committees; and the church’s Sisterhood. She loved being a member of Temple Baptist and working in the church. Selena was long-time member of the United Order of Tents- one of the oldest Black, Christian Women’s organizations in the country. Her membership in the Mary F. Parker Tent, #61, exceeded 30 years. A mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Selena loved her family and friends! She was a great cook, family supporter, and dedicated friend. In May of this year, she lost her son Vincent Blair Moore, Sr., and leaves to cherish her memory, Sheryl Christian (Darien), her daughter; granddaughter- Cydney Selena Christian; and her grandsons Jordan Simon () and Vincent B. Moore, Jr. and her goddaughter ????.Affectionately known as Aunt ‘Lene,’ she will be missed by her nieces and nephews-Laurie Reid (Reggie), Joan Coker, Julie Coker, Ayesha Coker, Terry Moore, Lisa Moore; Larry (),Tony, and Damon. Her devoted sisters-in-law, Justina Moore, Judy Brown (), Linda Moore, Cheryl Moore ??? and special friend and sister-in-law, Bebe Ross Coker, cherish their time together as well as long-time friends, Della Walls, Ocie and Donna and a host of other relatives and friends. Selena’s home was a refuge for her family, especially her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Her door was always open for rest, a good meal, a great piece of cake, and a laugh! She was a family rock and will truly be missed. Rest-in-peace, ‘Lene’-Well Done!

Selena Mae Anderson

July 18, 1938 - December 30, 2023