Vivian Newton Coates

October 24, 1940 - April 4, 2016
Vivian Newton Coates

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Vivian Newton Coates 75, of Wilmington passed away  Monday April 4, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center .

Born in Wilmington, on October 24, 1940  the daughter of the late Herbert Edward and Glenna Carr Newton Sr. She was also preceded in death by brother Herbert E. Newton, Jr.

Vivian was a faithful member of Apostolic Tabernacle and for twenty five years she was employed at DuPont Chemical Corporation as a Laboratory Technician.

She is survived by her husband Allen Coates one son; Ogbonna A. Coates and his wife Yolanda of Charlotte, brother; Douglas Newton and  sister; Zenobia Newton both of Wilmington. Two grandchildren Adia Brice-Coates and Kamran Coates.

A funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016  11:00 AM Apostolic Tabernacle 712 Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, with the family seeing friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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  • April 07, 2016
    Sharonda says:
    Meeting Mrs Vivian was truly a pleasure! I have never known Anyone like her...her personality was contagious...she left you laughing and shaking your head... She will be missed.

  • April 07, 2016
    Felicia Law says:
    Praying for comfort and peace for your family... God knows and he cares!!!

  • April 07, 2016
    Felicia Law says:
    Praying for comfort and peace for your family... God knows and he cares!!

  • April 07, 2016
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  • April 07, 2016
    Paula "Cindy" Jackson says:
    When you imagine what a good sister in law would be, I would list Viv as the example. Loving to my children, and sharing of her FANTASTIC meals, and a friendship that doesn’t require daily talks, but when we did talk, we would cover everything from food, family and God. Our deep discussions on the Bible were a highlight for both of us. Viv introduced me to doll collection and I introduced her to sculptures. When she put herself into anything, it would be with everything she could muster. I know that I know that I will rejoice with her one day, and I pray Gods peace surround her family through this time of loss.