Billie Jean Coates Smith Obituary

The passing of Billie Jean Coates Smith of Hammond, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 1, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billie Jean Coates Smith to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Ellis Coates and Evelyn Stewart Coates; her brother Valmond Coates; and her granddaughter Callie Jo Brunett. She is survived by: her children, Deborah Brunett (Tommy), Randy Smith (Tammy) and Kim Smith (Louisa); her grandchildren, Brandi Hosch, Jason Vernon, Kirby Harter, Jesse Miller, Suzanne Smith, Brittany Smith, Candice Smith and Chris Vicaro; and her sister Shirley Holder. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.