Mrs. Marie Evelyn (Poynter) Coats, age 84, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and formerly of Cave City, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home. Marie was born in Cave City, Kentucky, on March 6, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Hatcher Poynter. After graduating from high school, she attended Bowling Green Business College and obtained her bookkeeping degree, and worked for Dr. Stewart for several years before retiring. Marie enjoyed traveling and spending as much time with her family as possible. She was a devout member of the Servant Valley United Baptist Church.
She is survived by five nephews, Dennis Poynter and wife Judy, Leron Poynter, all of Cave City, Billy Joe Poynter, of Lawrenceburg, Dale Poynter and wife Georgia of Indiana, and Terry Poynter of Louisville. A special friend and caregiver, Shirley Jaggers, of Brownsville, along with a host of great-nieces and great-nephews, also survives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Houchin Coats, son, John William Coats; one sister, Leona Denton; six brothers: Paul, Elvin, Roger, Norman, William, and Floyd Poynter; one niece, Linda Poynter; and four nephews: Charles, Eddie, Steven Poynter, and Jeff Denton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Servant Valley United Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Cave City Cemetery. Bro. Garry Watkins and Bro. Joey Hall will be officiating the services.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday morning after 9:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Pallbearers: Larry Decker, Mike Shields, David Druen, Jason Wilson, Walter Decker, and Jeff Wilson
Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Coats and her family at this time.
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