Helen Picou Coats Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 18, 2026, at the age of 90, Helen Picou Coats of Independence, Louisiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Picou Coats to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Exavier Peter Picou and Antoinette Louise LeBourgeois Picou; her husband Marley Eugene Coats, Sr.; her son Richard Benard Coats; her grandsons, Jordan Michael Hoyt and Charles Joseph Coats; and her siblings, Doralese, Azalie, John, Gladys and Joe Picou.
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Hoyt, Marley Eugene Coats, Jr. (Terri), James Edward Coats and Bobbie Lena Trapen (Michael); her grandchildren, Bridgette Randall, Gregory Randall, Justin Randall, Amy Randall, Brandi Randall, Barbara Coats, Dane Coats, Gina Coats and Desiree Lee Magee; her great grandchildren, Darius Randall and John Chevis Viola; and her sister-in-law Arno (Mollie Picou). She is also survived by numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother.
