Obituary of Deborah A. Coates

Deborah Ann Coates, age 71, of Montour Falls, NY passed away in her hometown on July 22, 2024.

Born February 22, 1953, Deb was the 3rd of 9 children of Franklin and Betty (Drake) Jayne. The family resided in Dundee where Deborah graduated from high school. Deborah spent the majority of her work life at US Salt; although those who knew her, knew she loved sewing, wood working, playing cards, and was famously known for her homemade hot cocoa. However, her true passion in life were her two daughters. She was well known to all of their friends and teammates growing up. She attended every event with a snack for everyone and a joke; a mother to all. Life didn't get much better...until she was blessed with two very special granddaughters who brought her a whole new level of pure joy and purpose to her life.

Deb lost a long hard battle against pancreatic cancer, but will always be remembered as a pillar of strength to her family.

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents; Franklin and Betty Jayne and her brothers; Kevin, Brian and Merwin Jayne.    She is survived by her brothers Jeffrey, Allen (JoAnn), Mike (Kim), Robert (Dorothy) Jayne and her sister Irene (Ken) Woodson. Her daughters Brenda (Andrew) Kells and Jessica Messersmith. Her two very special granddaughters, McKenna and Kylie. Mom Janet Kennedy. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2441 County Rt. 7 Montour Falls, NY starting at 3pm.