Obituary: Coleen Patricia Baker McKivergin

Coleen Patricia Baker McKivergin

July 2, 1932 – September 13, 2026

Coleen P. (Baker) McKivergin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 94 in Kinston, North Carolina.

She was born on July 2, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Albert and Mildred Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McKivergin; daughter, Kimberly (Barber) Schmidt; stepsons, Tom and Joe McKivergin; and siblings, Eileen Denney, June Frappier, Jacqueline Baker, Dwight Baker, Albert Baker Jr., Francis Baker, Max Baker, and Jerry Baker.

She is survived by her children, Donald (Ruth) Lingg, Cynthia Lingg (Earl) Moore, Pamela (Lingg) Daniels, and Robin (Barber) Heimann; son-in-law, Bob Schmidt; stepchildren, Jim McKivergin and Maggie McKivergin; and sister, Joan Warner. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and numerous other family members and friends.

Coleen was known as the “Walgreens lady.” She was employed there for 20 years in Fort Myers, Florida, following her retirement from Reynolds & Reynolds, where she had worked for 10 years.

She was blessed to travel extensively with her husband, Jim, during their retirement years.

In lieu of flowers you may honor her memory by donating to her favorite charity, St. Labre Indian School, 112 St. Labre Campus Dr., Ashland, MT 59003, or online at www.stlabre.org.

A graveside service will be held at Lindenwood Cemetery Chapel in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family and friends of Coleen P. (Baker) McKivergin.