Shirley C. Coates

Mrs. Shirley C. Coates, 86, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her home. A native of West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Glenwood and Ola Estep Carroll. Shirley was a member of Austin Springs United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Guy Coates and two brothers. She is survived by her three sons, Michael Coates and wife Janet of Chuckey, Johnny Coates and wife Georgie Ann of Kingsport, and Jeff Coates and special friend Darlene McMurray of Johnson City; two grandsons, Daniel and Cameron; niece Sandra Barrett; nephew Stanley Carroll, Jr.. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregiver Becky Miller. The family will receive friends, Thursday, July 12, 2012, from 6-8pm, at Morris Baker Funeral Home with services immediately following and Pastor Gary Ihfe officiating. Burial will be held 11am, Friday, July 13, 2012, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport. Memorials may be made to Austin Springs United Methodist Church, 726 Austin Springs Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601