Lori J. Coates Obituary
We bid farewell to Lori J. Coates in Fredericksburg, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 11, 2025 at the age of 65. Lori touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lori J. Coates to pay them a last tribute.
As Lori departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Lori may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Lori leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband James "Gampa" Coates; her parents, Everett and Winifred; and her sisters, Janet and Beverly.
She is survived by: her brothers, Everett and Bruce; her niece Jennifer; and her stepchildren, Walter, James, Grace and Wanda.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at the Shiloh Baptist Church (13457 Kings Hwy, King George, VA 22485).