Thelma H. Coates
April 18, 1921 - May 22, 2019
Thelma H. Coates, 98, of Shacklefords, VA passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at the Walter Reed Convalescent Center. She was a longtime member of New Hope Memorial Baptist Church, and a homemaker who loved working in her vegetable garden until she was 92 years old. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. Coates. She is survived by a daughter Delores Thornsberry (Dick) of Yorktown; granddaughter Melissa Hall (Charles), and grandson Chris Thornsberry; and five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Dylan, Russell, Chelsea and Joe. Thelma’s family will receive friends Friday, May 24th, from 1-2 PM at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA with the funeral service beginning at 2 PM. Interment will follow at New Hope Memorial Church Cemetery, Shacklefords, VA.
Thelma H. Coates, 98, of Shacklefords, VA passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at the Walter Reed Convalescent Center. She was a longtime member of New Hope Memorial Baptist Church, and a homemaker who loved working in her vegetable garden... View Obituary & Service Information