Helen Coots Austin Obituary

We announce the death of Helen Coots Austin of Whiteville, Tennessee, who passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 73. Helen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Elbert Grady Coots and Lois Lucretia Strickland Coots. She is survived by: her husband Andy Austin; her children, Ricky Austin and Rachel Galbreath (Chris); her grandchildren, Haley Austin-Blankstrom (Garrett), Sadie Austin, Natalie Austin, Jessica Davis (Brandon), Christopher Galbreath (Emily), Carter Galbreath and Cole Galbreath; her great grandchildren, Noah, Bowen, Rose Davis, Adeline Galbreath and Mavis Austin; and her brother Bobby Coots (Pat).