Barbara COATS Obituary

HAMPTON - Barbara and her twin brother, Bruce were born in Chicago, Ill., on March 25, 1939, to Bernice and Dr. Samuel Bromberg. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, in 1961, she married George Coats, the son of Eleanor and Colonel Robert A. Coats. Barbara and George started their life together at Glasgow AFB in Montana. During their 49 years together they lived in Montana, California, Alabama, Texas, Arizona, Virginia and Germany.
They were blessed with a daughter, Linda; a son, Geoffrey; and a daughter-in-law, Karley Frankic.
In addition to being an outstanding mother and helpmate, Barbara excelled in residential real estate sales and mortgage banking in the Tidewater and Fairfax areas of Virginia. Perhaps, Barbara's greatest gift was her ability to listen and form logical and workable solutions to every challenge presented to her. She loved entertaining guests, meeting people, traveling, learning languages, and throwing pottery. She lit up every room with her beautiful smile and wit.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 20, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 250 Fox Hill Road. A social time will follow the service. She will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Prior to the service, friends are welcome to visit the family from 2 to 7 p.m. at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials for Barbara may be sent to Sentara CarePlex Hospice or the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 18 to Nov. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara COATS

10 Entries

Marc Barthello

November 22, 2010

I was so sorry to hear this. Barbara was my real estate agent when I got stationed at Langley in Dec '84. She knew my parents and they contacted her for me. She was chasing me down at Langley before I even in-processed! Then she guided my young self (24 years old, 1st LT) in purchasing my first home. I still tell people on a regular basis how lucky I was to have her guiding me - I ended up with a home I could grow into and I'm still living in it today and loving the neighborhood! I married a few years later and my wife loves the home too. Please know she is in our thoughts and prayers.

Lori Luckman

November 22, 2010

Barbara and I worked together at Chicos a few years ago. From the moment I met Barbara, i liked her. We always used to tease Barbara about loving animal prints. If something came in that looked like her taste, we always told her that it had her name on it. Then, one day she put a hiatus on purchasing animal prints because she decided she had too many!!!! We laughed and laughed together about this! After she left Chicos, I would run into her almost everywhere I went!! I will miss her smiling face. I didn't now she was ill; I wish I had. My deepest sympathies to your family. She was quite a lady.
Lori Luckman

November 20, 2010

Dear George,Linda and Geoff, We are so sorry that Barbara's beautiful life here on earth has come to an end, but she is in a much better and beautiful place where she is no longer suffering. We remember Barbara as a person who was always smiling, always had a kind word for everyone and never said anything bad aboutnanyone. She had a beautiful spirit that will always remain in our memory of her. May God sustain you all in this time of grief and know that she is always with you, Love, Susan and Stewart DeHaven

November 20, 2010

Barbara was one of my favorite dental patients for many years. Her wonderful sense of humor and warm laugh always made her visit a high point in my day, and I always looked forward to our time together. George, my heart is sad for you on the loss of your beloved wife. I will always think of the both of you with love and great memories. God bless you and your family. Terri Anderson,RDH

Nancy & Bill Rhode

November 20, 2010

Barbara, a wonderful lady, a dear neighbor, but more, a friend, with love in her heart, a story to tell, and always something to give back to others. Our most sincere condolences and sympathies to George and the family. And, Barbara, may the peace be with you and yours.

Diane Klier Dierks

November 19, 2010

Barbara and I were high school classmates. Until she and her husband attended a reunion lunch last year, I had not seen her in 50 years. I was so happy she was able to come to Illinois and will treasure the lovely conversation we had that day. When I learned she was ill, I wrote, not knowing how gravely ill she was. I am sorry she never got to read that letter. My heart goes out to her family. My prayers are with you. Your wife and mother was a lovely person.

J. Marshall

November 19, 2010

I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. God knows that losing a loved one can be overwhelming. King David wrote about our Creator, “Trust in him at all times, O people. Before him pour out your heart. God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:7, 8.

Teresa Deibler Gibson

November 18, 2010

Barbara will be missed greatly by the Deibler Family. She was a wonderful person and a great friend to my parents. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

John Corcoran

November 18, 2010

Dear George: We were so sorry to learn about Barbara's passing. She was wonderful, dymamic person whose smile would light up a room. It is hard to believe that she is no longer with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, John & Betty Corcoran

Jim Kyriazis

November 18, 2010

Hey Linda - I am sorry to see that your mother has passed. My prayers and thoughts will be with you. Sincerely - Jim Kyriazis

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