Joyce M Coates, age 85, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Sunday, (March 6, 2022) at her home.

She was born on May 18, 1936 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of the late Sherman and Vada Watson Carnes.

She was a retired manager at the former Louisville Store, who enjoyed cooking, canning and working with flowers and was a member of the New Freedom Baptist church.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Coates (Carol) of Clarkson, KY; three grandchildren, Brent and Brandon Coates and Brittany Coates Hunt (Brandon); four great-grandchildren, Makayla, Dustan and Emma Smith and Avery Coates; one sister, Linda M. Rodgers of Texas; one brother, Tom Carnes of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews, all whom she loved, but especially close to, Russ, Darla, Michelle and Rochelle.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas K. Coates on February 12, 2022, and three children, Sandra Laverne Coates and infant daughters, Debra and Clara Coates.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (March 10, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Mickey Coates will be officiating. Burial will be in the Leitchfield Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until time of services.