Mary Elizabeth Coats, 95, formerly of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on December 22, 2021, at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on September 7, 1926, to Hal and Emma (Bobo) Bedford in Kiser, Arkansas. She was a member of Quitman Church of Christ.
Mary is survived by her sons, J. C. Coats, Hal Coats, and Thom Coats; sister, Lounette Hunt; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal Rue and Emma Pearl Bedford; and husband, Jesse C. Coats.
Visitation was held Monday, December 27, 2021, 9:30 a.m. at Wright's Funeral Home in Quitman, Mississippi.
Graveside services were held on Monday, December 27, 11:00 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Cemetery with Minister Mark Hudson officiating. Burial took place in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.
