Kathy Sue Coates

Kathy Sue Coates, age 54 of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital on April 28, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 14, 1964 in Huntington, WV. Kathy is survived by her mother Doris (Wellman) Coates (Larry), siblings Terri Coates (Phil) and James David Coates, soul mate Chris Murphy, grandmother Daisy Wellman, niece Tabitha Urban, nephew Travis (Taylor) Coates aunt Linda Bright, uncle Bill Ross and cousin Lisa Ross, special friends Denise Lafferty and Kristi Deal and many friends. She is preceded in death by father James E. Coates. Kathy worked for UPS for years and then traveled for a living with the carnival, which she loved and made life long friends. She loved her animals more than anything. Her cats and her horses were so important to her. Actually any animal. She graduated from East High School in 1982.

Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, OH on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to ASPCA or your local shelter.