Margaret Coats

Margaret C. Coats, 67, Springfield, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2005, in her home. She was born July 31, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was retired from Great Lakes Naval Base as a civilian employee and was a member of Christ Unity Church. She also was a member of the Order Eastern Star.

Margaret is survived by three children, Barry Coats, Springfield, Bryan Coats and his wife Joanne, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Bonnie Talbott and her husband Mark, Sedalia; one grandson, Zachary Coats, Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2005 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with Sue Bagget officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Unity, 2214 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804; Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton Road, 65803; Care Animal Shelter 1328 A W. Sunshine Springfield, MO 65807 ; or The Oneness Center 1856 B. E. Cinderella St. Springfield, MO 65804. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com