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Tillie Coats Obituary

Coats Tillie B. Coats, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Y.T. and Della Broomfield, three sisters, two brothers, and grandson Carmichael Coats, Jr.,father-in-law, Leamon Coats; mother-in-law, Lidia Annice Moorer. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Gregory Coats, Sr.; loving family, children, Tysha (Paul) Cotner, Belinda (Edwin) Wooden, Leamon (Tanya) Coats, Gregory (Claudia) Coats, Jr., Carmichael (Michelle) Coats, Sr., and Tomichael (Tanesha) Coats; siblings, Teena (Apostle Lorenzo) Caver, Barbara (Teddy) Reedus, Carol Broomfield, Robert (Kelly) Broomfield, Willie Broomfield, Charles (Rowena) Broomfield, and Apostle Maurice (Sherry) Broomfield; sisters-in-law, Judith Dickinson and Annice Hannah; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, including special friends, Apostle Lorenzo Caver, Clara and Douglas Davis, and Mom and Pops Channels. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday April 17, 2017 in the chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Home-going Celebration 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Faith Ministries Church, 2747 Agler Rd. Family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES 614-444-1GOD (1463).

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2017.

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Carmichael O Coats

September 12, 2023

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September 12, 2023

Tysha

March 26, 2023

Hello Mommy,
I love and miss you so much, beyond any words could describe.

Tysha Cotner

April 5, 2019

Hello Mommy I love you we are still here struggling with your lost it always seems unreal. Your grandson "Mir" left you a passage. I wish I could hold you and smell your warm scent and hear your warm voice on the phone. Rest in paradise mom.

Amir Cotner

April 5, 2019

Your spirit will forever live on my beautiful queen.. And you will forever be loved, I love you meemaw! -AmirHassaun

Tomichael nd Tanesha Coats

December 12, 2018

Mother jus thinkin of yu, I love yu beautiful not a day go past... I love yu mommy yur son TMIKE

Memaw this TAMAREON nd that's TAVEON

Tomichael Coats

December 11, 2018

Mom i love bby I miss yu.....love

Earlene Lightner

September 21, 2018

Thank you for being the example, the standard and the matriarch of this family. You were the glue that held us together and the most beautiful woman I know inside and out. We will miss you very much and I only think of you on 2 occasions (day and night) Rest in Power auntie!

Aries Cotner

July 9, 2017

Your life force energy is eternal I love you Memaw.

July 5, 2017

I miss you mommy.... Your one and ONLY daughter, Tysha Marie Cotner. I wish you was here.

Donna&Staff@ the Wilkins lab/Grant Hospital

April 28, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Aziza DeGroat

April 18, 2017

Love you Diva you where always so fly

Margie Wormley

April 18, 2017

Are prays are with your family.

Donald Brown

April 17, 2017

I pray to the Lord to give you peace after your grieving period is over, You had a true soul mate and you'll see her again, so prayer's and heart felt condolences to you and your family

Faith Ministries Church

April 17, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as the Lord comforts all of Sis Tillie's loved ones

Jesse and Elaine Swiney

April 17, 2017

Praying for my friend,brother Greg and your family. We will all miss Ms. Tillie. Whatever you need,Im there.

Kathleen"wildkatt" Peoples

April 17, 2017

To Greg and Family,So sorry to hear of your loss.Mrs.Tillie was an absolute grand lady and I enjoyed immensely working with her at Schottensteins.Prayers Up

Lisa Keyes

April 17, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs Tillie Coats.

Marsha Coffey

April 17, 2017

May the Lord lift you and give you strength in your time of sorrow

Alvin & Elizabeth Blakely

April 17, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

SHIRLENE DIXON-SMITH

April 15, 2017

TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Donna Hawkins

April 14, 2017

To the family of Tillie,I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one. May the memories of her will find you peace and comfort.She is at peace where there is no more pain and suffering. God only takes the best.May God Bless you and comfort you.

Shalawn Jones

April 13, 2017

Mrs. Coats leaves an unforgettable impression on life. My condolences to her family and friends.

Nurse Shay

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