Karen Watkins Coats Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Watkins Coats of Temple, Texas, who passed away on July 16, 2021, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Charles Watkins and Bettye Louise Day Watkins; and her brothers, Jay and Charles Watkins. She is survived by: her husband Col. Whit Coats (Retired); her children, Jeff Coats of San Antonio, Brad Coats (Autumn) of Belton, Tim Coats of Temple, Chase Coats of Temple and Jaimie Coats of Troy; her sister Marilyn Bradley of Temple; her grandchildren, Calvin Coats, Kaylon Coats, Jordan Coats, Brittney Coats, Jett Coats, Tyler Coats and Trey Coats; and her great grandchildren, Lily Coats, Cooper Coats, Emma Naro, Wyatt Naro and Beau Naro.
Memorials may be given in Karen's name to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, The ALS Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
