Mary Coates

Mary Howell Coates, 97, of Spartanburg, SC, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born May 3, 1922, in Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Molly Crosby Howell and widow of Dewey Woodrow Coates Sr. Mrs. Coates retired from Phillips Fibers and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her children, Shirley White (Rondy) of Inman, SC, Dewey Woodrow Coates Jr. (June) of Jefferson, GA, Richard Allen Coates of Gaffney, SC, and Larry Wayne Coates (Mary) of Boiling Springs, SC; 18 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, John Edward Coates; and a daughter, Wanda Gayle Holbert. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 4, 2019, in Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Andy Case. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Howell Coates please visit our Sympathy Store.