Delma Percola Coston was born on June 11, 1939, to the late Warren Spivey and the late Gertrude Conage Spivey in Thomasville, GA. She departed this life on March 3, 2026.

Delma Coston married the love of her life, John Coston, on May 14, 1955. They shared a loving marriage until his passing on December 17, 2009. Together, they were blessed with 11 children, though their 11th child was stillborn.

Delma was a devoted stay-at-home mother who dedicated many years to caring for her children and family. Once her youngest child began school, she entered the workforce. Her first job was at Nesmith Company, where she worked faithfully until the company closed.

She later worked as a dietician at Camilla Gardens. Delma also worked with Cora’s Beauty Salon as a shampooer and eventually became well known for her skill in doing Jerry curls, a style that many people came to love and request from her.

Delma was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board. She also helped usher at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church until she was no longer able.

In her free time, Delma enjoyed watching her favorite television shows, The Price Is Right and The Steve Harvey Show. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her hard work, and her service to her church and community.

Delma Percola Coston was the last living of twelve children born to her parents.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Henry Spivey, LC Spivey, Claude Spivey, Floyd Spivey, James Spivey, LJ Spivey, and Jimmy Spivey. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Omie Holland, Veola James, Annie Grace Penn, and Annie Doris Battle. She was preceded in death by five children: Johnnie Mae Esther, Johnnie Lee Coston, Willie Lee Coston, Lorenzo Coston, and Nathaniel Coston.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her six loving children: Rev. Frank Coston, Deborah Sneed, Phyllis (Oliver) Blount, Kenneth (Thresa) Coston, Anthony (Shareka) Coston, and Cecil (Catrina) Coston; one sister-in-law, Francis Mitchell; bonus grandchildren, Myesha Hines, Kendra Hines, Markesha Young, Kenneth Young and Sasha Young; 31 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.