Karen Sue Coats Obituary

We bid farewell to Karen Sue Coats of Carlisle, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 17, 2025 at the age of 66. Karen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Sue Coats to pay them a last tribute.

Though Karen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Karen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Delbert Owens and Ruby Owens; and her brother Donnie Owens of Stuttgart. She is survived by: her husband Terry Coats; her daughters, Amy Rider of Benton and Ashley Rutherford (Marion) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; her siblings, Dennis Owens (Tracey) of Strawberry, Arkansas, Kay Hornibrook of Carlisle, David Owens of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Johnny Owens (Sharon) of Port Neches, Texas; and her niece Haven Hornibrook of Carlisle. She is also survived by family, Karen leaves behind several nieces and relatives and or host of family and friends.