Nellie Ruth Coats, 98, of Florence, passed away December 14, 2016, at her residence.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and a homemaker.
Survivors include:
Daughter-in-law: Barbara Coats
Grandchildren:
Jody Bogus
Bobby Bogus
Linda Wright
Ellen Holden
Cathy Crowder
Brenda Trousdale
Faye Miller
Johnny Coats
Kim Coats
Special Grandchildren: Tyler Lash and Sammy Lash
Numerous great-grandchildren
Numerous other family members.
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Bennie J. Coats
Sons: Elvis “Pee Wee” Coats
Leo Jackson Coats
Daughters: Lottie J. “Bay” Bogus
Doris Coats
Brother: (1)
Sisters: (6)
Parents: George Purser and Betty Watkins Purser
Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 15, from 5:00-8:00pm at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Sonny Owens and Tyler Lash officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Lash, Dewayne Lash, Kevin Haithcoat, Matt Haithcoat, Sammy Lash, and Jordan Lash.
My mother-in-law was a flower Garden of Love. I love her dearly, I will miss her so much. Special thanks to Gentiva for all the special care they have given to my mother-in-law. Also, caregiver, Vickie Lash.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
