Kitty Leaola Coates, 86, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Beaumont, Texas.

Kitty was born on July 27, 1934 in Vidor, Texas to Albert Lee Thomas and Mahala Clark Thomas. She worked as a medical aide in the nursing home. Kitty enjoyed watching Westerns and Golden Girls and sewing in her spare time.

She is survived by her son, Mike Alford and wife, Vickey of Kirbyville, Texas. Jeri Alford and wife, Debbie of Big Sandy, Texas, Wayne Alford and wife, Nora Lee of Bronson, Texas; daughters, Terry Sowell and husband, Randy of Deweyville, Texas, Nancy Eddins and husband, Bobby of Pineland, Texas; eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Lee Thomas and Mahala Thomas; her husband, Wesley J. Coates; son, Ricky Alford; Daughter, Debra Sue Alford; granddaughter, Heather Sowell.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 in Plainview Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. John Fortenberry officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Randy Sowell, Roger Baggett, Mike Alford, Michael Alford, Cody Alford, and Jerry Alford.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com