Nancy Evelyn Coates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 22, 2026, at the age of 79, Nancy Evelyn Coates in Durant, Oklahoma passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irene Sally Merritt (Davis) and Robert Merritt; her parents-in-law, Ernest and Donie Coates; her son Justin Coates; her brother Jimmy Merritt; and her son-in-law Steve Walker.
She is survived by: her husband Earnest Dwight Coates; her children, Robin Banks (Ricky) of Atoka, OK and Jody Coates of Seattle, WA; her grandchildren, Matthew Begley (Jennifer), Trevor Begley (Amy), Madyson Leeper (Tony) and Brooklyn Coates; her great grandchildren, Kaden Begley, Tuff Campbell and Cody Campbell; and her siblings, Lucille Broughton (Ocie), Alice Hunt (Jesse) and David Merritt. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brown's Funeral Service, Inc. (718 W 13th St, Atoka, OK 74525). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 25th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
