OZARK…Savannah Ross Coaker, a resident of Ozark, passed away late Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her parents, near Clio. She was 28.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Ozark First Assembly of God Church in Ozark with Pastor Matt Worley and Pastor Darin Easter officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Echo Community. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 6:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Savannah was born May 23rd, 1997, in Dothan Alabama, and was the daughter of John F. and Tonya Ross. She attended George W. Long High School where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Caleb Coaker. Savannah was an active member of Bethel Methodist Church. Throughout her battle with cancer, she touched many lives with her testimony. Even when the fighting got hard, she chose joy and gave God all the glory. Savannah and Caleb were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Ross immediately became Savannah’s reason to keep fighting. Her favorite things were being a Mama, reading a good book, and spending time with family. Most importantly, Savannah loved the Lord and chose to be faithful through the good times and bad.
Savannah is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. Hughie and Lula Barnes, paternal grandfather, Mr. John F. Ross Jr., and a nephew, Jimi Byrd.
Those left to cherish her memory: her loving husband, Caleb Coaker; son Ross Coaker; Parents: John and Tonya Ross; Siblings: Kirstie Johnson (Justin), John F. Ross IV (Kristy), Erica Byrd (Justin), and Selena Ross. Grandmother: Patricia Ross; nieces and nephews: Bailey, Tommy, Colt, Walker, and Heidi Johnson; Blakely and John Ross V; Etta Johnson and Freya Byrd; Rhemy and Emma Carpenter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Greg and Joley Coaker, and sister-in-law, Christian Carpenter (Brandon); along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Serving as active pallbearers are John Ross IV, Justin Johnson, Justin Byrd, Brandon Carpenter, Brandon Hovey, and Nyk Money. Honorary pallbearers will be the George W. Long High School Class of 2015 and members of the Fort Rucker Fire Department.
The family would like to thank each and every person who has followed Savannah’s journey over the last several years. The kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
