Geraldine Chapman

Coates

Mrs. Geraldine Chapman Coates, age 51, a native and resident of the Winn Community of Jackson, AL was born May 8, 1966 to the parentage of the late S. T. Chapman and Edna Hall Chapman. She departed this life, September 8, 2017 at USA Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

She confessed Christ at an early age and united with Berry's Chapel AME Zion Church in Winn where she served faithfully as an usher and choir member. She was a 1985 graduate of Coffeeville High School and furthered her education at Alabama State University. Geraldine was formerly employed with Bill's Dollar Store in Jackson and Grove Hill.

On August 8, 1987, she was united in holy matrimony to Kenneth Coates, and to this union, they were blessed with a precious daughter, Jasmine.
In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Chapman, James "Jimmy" Chapman, and Curtis Chapman.

She will be forever cherished in remembered in the hearts of her family; devoted husband of 30 years, Kenneth Coates; daughter, Jasmine, Coates, both of Jackson, AL; one sister, Glendine (Morgan) Coleman of Thomasville, AL; mother-in-law, Irene (Willie) Coleman of Coffeeville, AL; sister-in-law, Hattie McGhee of Jackson, AL; a devoted friend of 28 years, Joseph Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives, and friends.

Viewing will be Thursday, September 14, 2017, 10am until the 11am service at Berry's Chapel AME Zion Church, Berry's Chapel Church Road, Jackson, AL; Rev. Evelyn Chapman, pastor; Rev. Linda Faye Hollinger, eulogist. Following burial in the church Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.