Dixie Dell Coates

Dixie Dell Coates, age 77, of 843 Ruggs Bluff Rd., Downsville, Louisiana, went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the Rosemont Assisted Living.
She was born May 6, 1930, in Stover, Missouri, a daughter of R. Enloe and Myrl B. Williams. On April 15, 1977, she married Jack E. Coates who has preceded her in death.
Ms. Coates was raised and educated in Stover, graduating from Stover High School in 1948. Dixie loved her family and friends through her caring and selfless attitude.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Hare of Downsville, Louisiana; Dan Hare of California and Jack Hare of Nixa, Missouri; one daughter, Debbie Hare of Lincoln, Missouri; five grandchildren, Travis, Crystal, Stephen, Richie and Jeremy and three great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Stover Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Foundation.