Renee Tamika Coates passed away on June 3 at the age of 47, departing this world and leaving behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory.
She is survived by her mother, Colette David; father, Horace Coates; daughter, Jah’Kyrah Martinez; sons, Jahmoy Martinez and Jibri Martinez; and granddaughter, Kaisley-Ann Martinez. She is also survived by her sisters, Kristin Coates, Ebony Coates, Nia Coates, and Niya Ward; and brothers, Horace Coates Jr. and Malik Coates. Nieces, Zequoia & Naejah Coates, Anyssa McFarlande, Dae’Niyah Ward, Neema Ward, and Dellisha Ross; and nephews, Namdi Coates, Zequoi Coates, Zequi Coates, Omar George, Demani Burroughs, Kymani Ross, and Abijah Ward. She is further survived by her aunts, Lerlene Arrindell, Ethney Thomas, Shermaine Miller, Berisa Miller, Jurraine Miller, Nichole Miller, Iveana Miller, Diana Miller, Martha Nicolas, Urelene Alling, Robertine Daniel, Lourdes Bellmont, Vere Thomas, Cleota Thomas, and Jacquelyn Thomas; and uncles, Gary “Pada” Nicholas, Sean Miller, Oneil Miller, Robert Miller, and Austin Jacobs, along with numerous cousins, extended family members, dear friends, and loved ones who will forever treasure her memory.
Funeral service will be held on June 24, at City of Refuge Worship Center. Viewing begins at 10 am, with service at 11 am. Interment will be held at Kingshill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
The family respectfully requests that all those in attendance wear festive colors.
