Photo courtesy of A. L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Shawn Marie Coates, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the presence of friends and family on June 2, 2025, at the age of 53.
Born on July 14, 1971, to Sydney and Barbara Banks at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington,...
Read MoreIt was a pleasure working with you at GEICO. You will be truly missed
Denise Harris
July 30, 2025 | Fredericksburg, VA | Coworker
My sincere condolence to the family. She was always a sweet and kind person. Always wearing smile and an inspiration to all. May God grant you peace in he days ahead.
Tina Woolfolk
June 16, 2025 | Henrico, VA | Friend
I’ll always remember how we partied together. Lee dancing and singing up there with your beautiful voice.
Peaches Wilson
June 15, 2025 | Hagerstown, MD | Friend
Our Heartfelt condolences to the family. Shawn was a wonderful person. No was a stranger. Gerard, Yolonda and Wesley Sylvia
Yolonda Sylvia
June 15, 2025 | Woodford, VA | Friend
My Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to Shawn’s Family ❤ You all definitely loss a Special Young Lady.It was always a joy to see her and even tho she was going through she kept that smile. I will always remember meeting her at Geico with her Mother n Law Carole who was my classmate. R.I.P Beautiful Shawn
Gelie Latney - Kinard
June 14, 2025 | Spotsylvania, VA | Friend
Shawn your dad Sydney, grandpa Henry and grandma Elisha Banks have welcomed you HOME.
Mary Wilhoite
June 13, 2025 | Washington, DC
Shawn you will be missed. I am glad we reconnected. I will cherish the memories and our recent talks. Until we meet again. RIEP
Lelia Wingfield
June 13, 2025 | Ruther Glen, VA | Friend
Shawn will be greatly missed! She was an absolute joy to be around and party with during the infamous family cookouts/parties.
Forever in our thoughts & prayers. We love you!
Eric & Kee Coates
June 13, 2025 | Bowie, MD | Family
Sending my Condolences and deepest sympathy to the Families of Shawn. ❤
Marcella Smith
June 13, 2025 | Woodford, VA | Family