Nadine Marie (Ball) Coats, age 73, of Burlington passed away on December 31, 2018, at her residence.
Nadine was born on February 5, 1945, in Battle Creek to Martin and Erma (Kidder) Ball. She graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1962, and went on to become a travel agent with Ermisch Travel Agency. Nadine married Lloyd Coats Jr. on November 1, 1969, in Marshall. They raised 3 children and shared 31 loving years together until his passing in 2001.
Nadine enjoyed quilting and painting. She loved traveling with Lloyd and playing cards with the family.
Nadine is survived by her sons, Martin (Brandi) Coats of Pottstown, PA, and Brandon (Molly) Coats of Livonia; daughter, Heather (Brian) Johnson of Southfield; 6 grandchildren, Devin and Corinne Johnson, Gavin and McKenna Coats, and Ethan and Audrey Coats; brother, Keith (Ellen) Ball of Battle Creek; and sister, Elaine Hoy of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother-in-law, Marshall Hoy.
Visitation will be held at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 Old US 27 North, Marshall Chapel on Thursday January 3, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Friday January 4, 2019 at 11am. Nadine will be laid to rest next to her husband in Newton Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are requested to Oaklawn Hospice, 13444 Preston Dr, Marshall, MI 49068.
Visitation
JAN
3.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Visitation
JAN
3.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Service
JAN
4.
11:00 AM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068