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From: "karen zach" <>
Subject: Re: [InFounta] Elizabeth M. Coats Obituary
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:57:49 -0400
References: <7.0.1.0.0.20060818184118.01a69c80@bellsouth.net>


THANKS TOM -- I loved both of those - had 'em both in my 155,000+ database
but didn't have dates and the actual obits -- when you put something on the
list serve - okay if we also put it on the Website ? KZ

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From: "Tom Hesler" <>
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Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 6:43 PM
Subject: [InFounta] Elizabeth M. Coats Obituary


>
> Deceased
>
> Elizabeth M. Coats Succumbs After Long and Severe Illness
>
> Was Widely Known Throughout the County
>
> Born in Shelby County In 1833
>
> Was Widow of W. B. Coats
>
>
> The frail body that for more than 81 years had been the home of the
> immortal soul of Elizabeth M. Coats was gently laid to rest in
> Rockfield cemetery last Sunday afternoon, being borne to its last
> resting place by Loving hands. It was a tender and sacred task, it
> was the passing of a mother and the last duty of children who had
> nursed into being by the form they were putting away forever.
>
> Elizabeth M. Coats was the widow of W. B. Coats, who died Dec. 15,
> 1897, and the most remarkable man in his day and age. He was a large
> land owner, was a progressive farmer and had much to with the
> development of the rural life throughout the county.
>
> The old Coats' homestead over which Mrs. Coats presided so gracefully
> for many years was known far and wide. There under her motherly care
> grew up a family that was thought to be most ideal. Mrs. Coats' love
> and devotion to her children was unusual, as was quite manifest in
> the death of her daughter, Dora. Though this sad incident occurred
> twenty three years ago, the mother's grief was not assuaged by time
> and so deep was her sorrow over the separation from this loved one
> that her health was permanently impaired.
>
> Elizabeth M. Coats was born in Shelby county, Indiana, Dec. 11th,
> 1833. She died at her home in Fountain county Dec. 31, 1914. Mrs.
> Coats was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Green Lucas, and came to
> this county early in her girlhood life. She was married to William
> Bolivar Coats Feb. 10, 1852. To this union were born nine children,
> four of whom preceeded the mother in death.
>
> The five children now living are Joseph L., Charles P., Elmer E.,
> Frank W., and Laurel Clore, the wife of Mr. Laroy Clore.
>
> Mrs. Coats became a member of the United Brethern church at the age
> of fourteen years, but on November 26th, 1883, she and her husband
> placed their membership with the Christian church and offiliated with
> that religous body until death.
>
> The funeral services were held from the late home, be conducted by
> the Rev. O. P. Warren. The music was furnished by a ladies quartet,
> composed of Misses Leffie Kerr, Mabel Inlow, Helen Purnell and Mrs.
> O. W. McGaughey. The body rests in Rockfied cemetery, a beautiful
> spot on the old farm where this beloved mother spent so many years of
> her long and useful life.
>
>
>
> Regards,
> Tom Hesler
>
>
>
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