Michele Coates Simcox, age 78, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on September 30, 2025.
Mrs. Simcox was born on December 24, 1946, in Birmingham, AL, daughter of the Clifton J. Coates and Martha Edward (Snider) Coates.
Michele worked in insurance and was a member of the Crossville First Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, David Simcox; daughter, Meredith Mullen (Casey); grandchildren, Clay Mullen and Chase Mullen; and sister, Sandra Miller (Russ).
Michele is preceded in death by both of her parents.
A private burial will be held at a later date at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crossville First Methodist Church.
Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555

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