Sequim resident, Mozelle Coley, passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on May 21, 2014 at the age of 96.

Mozelle was born October 15, 1917 in Ada, Oklahoma. She was “born by the river” in her family’s small shack to Ernest Payne and Rena Estes Payne.

As a young child, she grew up in Ada then moved to Dallas, Texas. Her family moved frequently during her childhood, the most memorable move being to Sachamel, Pampaledas, Mexico.

Upon returning to the United States, Mozelle met Everett Coley and they were married in February of 1942. The young couple moved to Encinitas, California.

In 1944, Mozelle opened a baby clothing store; however, because of World War II, the store closed. When the war was over, they moved to Hayfork, California, and started a sawmill. They moved again, back to Encintas and Mozelle opened a “Mode-O-Day” dress shop.

The next years, Mozelle was busy raising three boys.

Mozelle was an amazing and creative seamstress—she enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren.

She made another move—this time to Colorado—to support the family peach orchard when Everett retired. Her final move, to Sequim, was to be near her family in 1990.

Mozelle’s survivors include her two sons, Paul (Jada) Coley and James (Donna) Coley.

A service and celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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