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Obituary For Effie Coats

Graveside service for Mrs. Effie Lee Bias Coats will be 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery - Turkeytown. Public viewing will be 2 - 5 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Effie Lee Bias Coats was born on September 10, 1925 in Munford, Alabama to the late James and Pearlie McClendon Bias. She was the youngest of their 14 children. She received her education at Carver High School.

​She confessed Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Turkeytown. She then became a faithful member of St. Paul Overcoming Church of God where Bishop Walt Higgins serves as pastor. She was a member of the mother board.

​She was united in holy matrimony to Floyd Coats on December 27, 1947. To this union two children were born. She retired from the Alabama Trade School as a cook.

​Mrs. Effie was a devoted woman of God with a humble and quiet spirit along with a kind and loving heart. She always saw the good in every person she met. She was a very generous woman, always ready and willing to help those in need. Like Proverbs 31:26, “She opens her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.” Effie was an excellent cook who enjoyed spending time in her kitchen cooking and baking. She also enjoyed fishing with her late husband and with her friends. Mrs. Effie also loved attending her and her husband’s family reunions. She believed in the importance of family staying connected and loved to see all of her family together.

​She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Floyd Coats, and her six brothers and seven sisters.

​She leaves to cherish her memories: Two children; Floyd Larry Coats, Gadsden, Alabama and Marilyn (Jeffery) Rosser, Douglasville, GA. Six grandchildren; Tray (Mary) Rosser, Colorado Springs, CO, Phaedra (Corey) Bradford, Douglasville, GA, Nicholas Rosser, Powder Springs, GA, Sundi (Rongie) Cowser, Powder Springs, GA, Jeremy (Chae) Rosser, Dallas, GA, and Bethany Rosser, Douglasville, GA; a sister in law, Doretha Bias, St. Louis, MO; 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Guest Book

Floyd and Marilyn, I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your dear sweet mother. She always greeted me with her beautiful smile and always shared her kind sweet spirit. She will be missed, but be consoled knowing she's at peace with the Lord. Be encouraged and be blessed. Shalom-shalom... Harvey and Linda Jones

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Mother Coats always had on her beautiful smile and kind spirit when we would visit St Paul and she's always been the same since I was a child. The Overcoming church of God will miss her. Bishop Randy Parker Presiding Bishop of the Overcoming church of God

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Marilyn and Larry, I just saw this notice... My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your ole friend (Beverly Johnson from Gadsden). Love you Beverly Thomas, Peoria, IL 309-966-2773

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I love you, Aunt Effie! I always have and I always will! You were exemplary in the way you lived your life, and I thank God for allowing you to grace this earth for almost ten decades...your life was truly blessed! Nikki

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Larry and Marilyn, sending my love and prayers to you and your families. Aunt Effie was the sweetest lady. Seeing her was always a pleasure because it was like I was seeing my Grandma Annie one more time. She looked so much like her oldest sis and they were both beautiful, soft spoken and kind. Every reunion she gave us our marching orders, carry on the reunion. So we shall. Please find comfort in knowing that she's at peace and safe in his arms. Della Ball Chicago, IL

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Larry, Marilyn and the Family, I was heartbroken to hear of your Precious Mom and our Beloved Aunt Effie's passing. She was such a sweet lady. I always looked forward to spending time with her at the family reunions. She will always be remembered, forever loved and cherished in our hearts. Please know we would be there if we could. However, sending our love and prayers. May God comfort you as only He can and bring you Peace. Caryn Bias Pierce Cleveland, OH

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Marilyn , this is such an enormous loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

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Marilyn, my prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time in your lives. I will always cherish the lovely memories of your mother. Mildred Richardson Jonesboro, Georgia

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Aunt Effie was a dear sweet lady and my great-grandmother's baby sister. Will miss seeing you at the reunions. Rest easy. My thoughts are with her children, the rest of the family and everyone who loved her.

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Sorry for your loss the Thomas Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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