Naomi Irene Coats Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Naomi Irene Coats of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Teddy Pippenger and Carnie Pippenger (Herron); and her siblings, Dan Pippenger, David Pippenger, Ester Anderson, Phillip Pippenger, Paul Pippenger and Dorcas Pressler.
She is survived by: her husband Paul D. Coats; her children, Debra Guy, Craig Coats (Robin), Tim Coats (Beth) and Jeremy Coats; and her siblings, Ted Pippenger, Ruth Pressler (Gene) and James Pippenger (Carolyn). She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made in Naomi's honor to The Ridge.
