Diane Eileen Coats
Diane Eileen Coats, known affectionately to her granddaughters as "Mimi", was born on 23 June 1947 in Oklahoma City to Dr. James W. Carson and Agnes Eileen Carson.
She passed away suddenly but peacefully on 5 November 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and a bout with the Covid-19 virus. Her father was an Air Force dentist and the family moved frequently during her childhood years. Diane graduated from Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas, then earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California at Riverside. Her older brother, Dr. Robert E. Carson, is a retired dentist residing in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife Linda.
Diane married Navy pilot Michael L. Coats at Tinker AFB on 18 October 1969. They had two children, Laura and Paul, and three adorable granddaughters, Abby, Anna, and Audrey. She became adept during her frequent moves at quickly making a new house seem like a warm and loving home for the family. After five moves in 10 years as a Navy spouse, Diane and the family settled in Houston in 1978 when Mike was selected for the Astronaut program.
Diane's focus in life was always on her family and friends. Caring for her husband and children was her top priority and she excelled at it. She was especially proud of being a wife and mother, and becoming a grandmother was a highlight of her life. She enjoyed music, shopping, and cooking, and particularly loved to bake. Her favorite vacation destination was Las Vegas, where she defied the odds and all logic by consistently winning on the slot machines.
She loved to crochet and became known for the beautiful and intricate "snowflakes" she made for neighborhood craft fairs every year. She was an avid runner and completed several half marathons. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh immediately put others at ease. Her genuine warmth brought joy and happiness to her family and friends. We miss her terribly and her boundless love will be with us always.
A visitation and Celebration of Life for Diane Coats will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598, on Monday, November 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Celebration of Life.
Per Harris County mask order we ask all attending the service to wear face coverings.
Crowder Funeral Homes
Diane Eileen Coats, known affectionately to her granddaughters as "Mimi", was born on 23 June 1947 in Oklahoma City to Dr. James W. Carson and Agnes Eileen Carson.
She passed away suddenly but peacefully on 5 November 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and a bout with the Covid-19 virus. Her father was an Air Force dentist and the family moved frequently during her childhood years. Diane graduated from Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas, then earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California at Riverside. Her older brother, Dr. Robert E. Carson, is a retired dentist residing in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife Linda.
Diane married Navy pilot Michael L. Coats at Tinker AFB on 18 October 1969. They had two children, Laura and Paul, and three adorable granddaughters, Abby, Anna, and Audrey. She became adept during her frequent moves at quickly making a new house seem like a warm and loving home for the family. After five moves in 10 years as a Navy spouse, Diane and the family settled in Houston in 1978 when Mike was selected for the Astronaut program.
Diane's focus in life was always on her family and friends. Caring for her husband and children was her top priority and she excelled at it. She was especially proud of being a wife and mother, and becoming a grandmother was a highlight of her life. She enjoyed music, shopping, and cooking, and particularly loved to bake. Her favorite vacation destination was Las Vegas, where she defied the odds and all logic by consistently winning on the slot machines.
She loved to crochet and became known for the beautiful and intricate "snowflakes" she made for neighborhood craft fairs every year. She was an avid runner and completed several half marathons. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh immediately put others at ease. Her genuine warmth brought joy and happiness to her family and friends. We miss her terribly and her boundless love will be with us always.
A visitation and Celebration of Life for Diane Coats will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598, on Monday, November 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Celebration of Life.
Per Harris County mask order we ask all attending the service to wear face coverings.
Crowder Funeral Homes
Diane Eileen Coats
Diane Eileen Coats, known affectionately to her granddaughters as "Mimi", was born on 23 June 1947 in Oklahoma City to Dr. James W. Carson and Agnes Eileen Carson.
She passed away suddenly but peacefully on 5 November 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and a bout with the Covid-19 virus. Her father was an Air Force dentist and the family moved frequently during her childhood years. Diane graduated from Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas, then earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California at Riverside. Her older brother, Dr. Robert E. Carson, is a retired dentist residing in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife Linda.
Diane married Navy pilot Michael L. Coats at Tinker AFB on 18 October 1969. They had two children, Laura and Paul, and three adorable granddaughters, Abby, Anna, and Audrey. She became adept during her frequent moves at quickly making a new house seem like a warm and loving home for the family. After five moves in 10 years as a Navy spouse, Diane and the family settled in Houston in 1978 when Mike was selected for the Astronaut program.
Diane's focus in life was always on her family and friends. Caring for her husband and children was her top priority and she excelled at it. She was especially proud of being a wife and mother, and becoming a grandmother was a highlight of her life. She enjoyed music, shopping, and cooking, and particularly loved to bake. Her favorite vacation destination was Las Vegas, where she defied the odds and all logic by consistently winning on the slot machines.
She loved to crochet and became known for the beautiful and intricate "snowflakes" she made for neighborhood craft fairs every year. She was an avid runner and completed several half marathons. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh immediately put others at ease. Her genuine warmth brought joy and happiness to her family and friends. We miss her terribly and her boundless love will be with us always.
A visitation and Celebration of Life for Diane Coats will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598, on Monday, November 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Celebration of Life.
Per Harris County mask order we ask all attending the service to wear face coverings.
Crowder Funeral Homes
Diane Eileen Coats, known affectionately to her granddaughters as "Mimi", was born on 23 June 1947 in Oklahoma City to Dr. James W. Carson and Agnes Eileen Carson.
She passed away suddenly but peacefully on 5 November 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and a bout with the Covid-19 virus. Her father was an Air Force dentist and the family moved frequently during her childhood years. Diane graduated from Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas, then earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of California at Riverside. Her older brother, Dr. Robert E. Carson, is a retired dentist residing in Edmond, Oklahoma, with his wife Linda.
Diane married Navy pilot Michael L. Coats at Tinker AFB on 18 October 1969. They had two children, Laura and Paul, and three adorable granddaughters, Abby, Anna, and Audrey. She became adept during her frequent moves at quickly making a new house seem like a warm and loving home for the family. After five moves in 10 years as a Navy spouse, Diane and the family settled in Houston in 1978 when Mike was selected for the Astronaut program.
Diane's focus in life was always on her family and friends. Caring for her husband and children was her top priority and she excelled at it. She was especially proud of being a wife and mother, and becoming a grandmother was a highlight of her life. She enjoyed music, shopping, and cooking, and particularly loved to bake. Her favorite vacation destination was Las Vegas, where she defied the odds and all logic by consistently winning on the slot machines.
She loved to crochet and became known for the beautiful and intricate "snowflakes" she made for neighborhood craft fairs every year. She was an avid runner and completed several half marathons. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh immediately put others at ease. Her genuine warmth brought joy and happiness to her family and friends. We miss her terribly and her boundless love will be with us always.
A visitation and Celebration of Life for Diane Coats will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598, on Monday, November 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Celebration of Life.
Per Harris County mask order we ask all attending the service to wear face coverings.
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