Mrs. Patsy Ann Winstead Coates, age 89, a resident of Martin, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Van Ayer Nursing Home in Martin.
She was born on September 17, 1936, to the late Ralph and Orell Blake Winstead.

Mrs. Coates was a member at First United Methodist Church in Martin. She was a homemaker all of her life, and she enjoyed gardening, sewing, farming and cooking for family. 

Mrs. Coates is survived by her two sons, David (Pam) Coates, and Jeff (Lana) Coates both of Martin, TN; three grandchildren, Lindsey (Will) Hollowell, Logan (Beth Ann) Coates, and Landon (Whitney) Coates; seven great-grandchildren, Callie and Cade Hollowell, Olivia, Parker, and Nora Coates, Brecken and Bryson Coates. She is also survived by one brother Tommie (Linda) Winstead.

In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her husband Ted Coates of 58 years; one grandson, Jacob Blake Coates; one great-granddaughter, Brenley Anne Coates; and one brother John Winstead.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Eastside Cemetery, family and friends are asked to join at the cemetery. 
Bro. Mike Blake will officiate.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121