Brinda K Coats, 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd, 2023.

 

She was born on October 19th, 1952, in Augusta, Arkansas to the late Johnnie Coats II and Sammie Ella (Floyd) Coats. She is survived by her three sisters, Ruby Coats of La Porte, IN, Marline Coats of Atlanta, GA, and Sandra Coats of Lafayette, IN; three brothers, Morris (Anna) Coats of Carmel, IN, James Coats and Troy Coats of La Porte, IN; one half-brother, Herbert Lockhart of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by many nieces, a great-niece, nephews, and great-nephews: Nicole Coats, Chasiti Stanley, Sky (Anthwon) Thomas, Demetrius Coats, Johnnie, Monica, and Emily Coats, Nicholas and Zion Greer, James Coats Jr., Mason Hervey, Drayson Fortenberry, Asa, Ezra, Ira, Nya, Luca, and Myka Thomas, Jerome Foster Jr., Rainey Foster, Janae Foster, and Marla Foster. Brinda was preceded in death by her parents Johnnie Coats II and Sammie Ella (Floyd) Coats, sister Shirley Stanley, brother, Johnnie Coats III, and half-brother, Jerome Foster.

 

Brinda graduated from Indiana State University. As a hard and dedicated worker, she held many jobs over the years. She was a free spirit and " told it like it is" whether you liked it or not. During her life, Brinda enjoyed many cruises with her mom and sister, Ruby. She enjoyed cooking and canning and could make a meal out of anything. She was an avid seamstress and gardener as well. Brinda had a great sense of humor and a wonderful "hearty" laugh which will be greatly missed by all her family, friends, and neighbors.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Thursday, June 29th from 4 PM until 7 PM.  A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home on Friday, June 30th at 11 AM. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery. 

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Brinda Coats.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.