Nancy Evelyn Coates

Nancy Evelyn Coates, age 79, a lifelong Tushka-Atoka, OK resident. She was born on Monday, March 17, 1947, to Robert Edward and Irene Sally (Davis) Merritt, at Tushka, OK. Nancy passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Durant, OK. She graduated from Tushka High School with the class of 1965. Nancy was a seamstress for Wranglers in Coalgate and later at Ethan Allan. She married Earnest Dwight Coates on Friday, February 20th, 1976 at Wichita Falls, TX. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage before her passing. Nancy was a member of Voca Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, cooking, visiting with everyone, going to the casino, going to garage sales especially in Dallas and Plano, and adored her grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Earnest Dwight Coates of the home in Tushka, OK; children, Robin Banks and husband Ricky of Atoka, OK, Jody Coates of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Matthew Begley and wife Jennifer, Trevor Begley and wife Amy, Madyson Walker, Brooklyn Coates; great grandsons, Kaden Begley, Tuff Campbell, Cody Campbell; sisters, Lucille Broughton and husband Ocie, Alice Hunt and husband Jesse; brother, David Merritt; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Irene Merritt; mother and father in law, Ernest and Donie Coates; son, Justin Coates; brother, Jimmy Merritt; son in law, Steve Walker.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Saturday, April 25th, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Bro. Scott Ridgeway

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