CHERISHED MEMORIES FLOVVER LADIES Lakesia Coats Sharu1on Coats Shirlecia Coats Shirlema Coats Arrington Gaither Andrea Matthews Ashley Matthews Damita Coats Wray HONORARY FLOWER LADIES Wilhelmenia Bonds, Maggie Chappell, Louise Dobbins, Vivian Floyd, Nedra Griffin, Geraldine Lee, Prince Ella Putmon, Geraldine Rivers, Catherine Smith and Frances Ward PALLBEARERS Chris Coats Isiah Coats, Jr. Lonnie Coats Marcus Coats Leighton Coats Anthony Weaver HONORARY PALLBEARERS Aaron Coats, Anton Coats, Brian Coats, Chris Coats, Jr., Damell Coats, Earl Coats, Jr., Heinz Coats, James Coats, Jr. , James Durand Coats, Jamison Coats, Ronald Coats, Timothy Coats, Ahmad Gaither, Kenneth Gray, William Harvey, III, Antrell Matthews, Chris TiJuan Matthews and Nigel Matthews ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family wishes to thank you for the many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved sister and aunt. We thank you and may God continue to bless you. INTERMENT Lincoln Cemetery 2275 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, Northwest Atlanta, Georgia 30318 REPAST Hairston Family Life Center Simpson Street Church of Christ 800 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, Northwest Atlanta, Georgia 30314 l11 Loving Me1nory of VERNER REE COATS Saturday, July 14,2012 11:00 A.M. SIMPSON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 800 jOSEPH E. BOONE BOULEVARD ATLANTA, GEORGIA J. THE HONORABLE ANDREW HAIRSTON, MINISTER OFFICIATING Verner Ree Coats Verner Ree Coats was born May 18, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia. the youngest of eight children born lO the late Ezell and A1olester Coats. She transitioned this l(fe on July 10, 2012. Verner atlended Wesley A1enue Elementary School and graduated fiom Dm id T H01vard High School in 1959. t Her first joh was at Grady Hospital as a Nurse. Aide (nOH' called a Certified Nurses Assistant) where she served for six years. For the next thirty -fiPe years, she lrorked diligent~)' at The United Slates Postal Sen ice Hhere she won numerous awards for outstanding pe1.formance. included among Those H/as the most prestigious USPS award, "The Poslal Walk o_(Fame ''. Verner 1-vas added to the Simpson Street Church of Christ al an ear~}i age and remained a l(felong member. At Simpson Street, her natural nurTuring skills were used often. She enjoyed assisting older members often transporting them lO and fi-om church senices. One of her most 1alued pastimes was listening to and counseling friends and relatives. They ji-equently shared their problems and concerns with her knowing they 1-vou/d receive a compassionate ear and wise advice. At Simpson Sneet she was a fait~ful tither and a member o.f the Bereavement Committee and other inreach and outreach programs. ORDER OF CELEBRATION Processional "In the Sweet By and By" Page 878 Congregational Hymn "Because He Lives" Page 464 Scriptures Tyree Bernard Old Testament New Testament Prayer Elijah Cole Musical Selection Lula Williams Reflections (Please limit to two minutes ) Church Member Foye Lee Hollingsworth Co-Worker Maggie Chappell Friend Diane Norris Family Members Andrea Matthews Damita Coats Wray Family Friend & Minister Bro. Wesley Brown Honorary Recognition (Please Stand) Howard High Class of 1959 and Other Alumni United States Postal Service Family Silent Reading of Obituary Eulogy Minister Andrew J. Hairston Acknowledgements Keandre Freeman, Neighbor Recessional "No Tears in Heaven" Page 882 May 18, 1941-JI,dy 10, 2012 Verner was a well-rounded person. While she spent a great deal of time helping others, she also found time to enjoy 5ports. She had five older brothers who all loved sports - three of whom became star athletes. She follmved in their footsteps and became a sports enthusiast. At Howard High School, she was a ferocious guard on the basketball team for her five years there. During her post high school years, she enjoyed playing Tennis and bowling. When she became unable to play herse((. she maintained her love of sports by watching the NFL , NBA and tennis on TV. Her lo1 e ofsports was exceeded by her love ofher many loyal fiiends lvho were like fami~v. They celebrated birthdays and holidays wgether at various homes and resTaurants and were always there for each other during a time of need. When asked what they remember about Verner, The): responded: ~- "She was vel): particular; just any old way lvould not do. She lm ed good food and looking at beaut(ful houses. She 5poke her mind in love and she loved helping people. ., Often playing the role of matriarch of the family, Verner Ree Coats 1-vill surely be missed. She leaves behind a sister, Anne/ Coats Clark (Berry); tvvo brothers, Sgt./Maj. Lonnel Coats (Savannah) and lsiah Coats, Sr. {Mildred); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Clinton Coats (Julia), brother David Coats (Eula), sister Carrie Matthews (Melvin) and broLher James Coats (Lois) .