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Death of Bill Coates Wife

Oct 27, 2025, 10:07 AM

Just heard on Facebook that Gerri Coates, Bill’s beloved wife, died yesterday after a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was a lovely and extremely accomplished woman who we knew from various TBN events they used to attend with their Mountain Shadow Gray Thunderbird with tan interior.
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Oct 27, 2025, 01:52 PM

All best thoughts to Bill, and family.

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Oct 27, 2025, 05:16 PM

Such terrible news to hear. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
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Yesterday, 07:24 AM

The loss of life's partner is no doubt the hardest loss of all. Thoughts and prayers for comfort.
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Yesterday, 08:48 AM

Condolences to Bill and his family and friends over their loss. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.

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Yesterday, 09:55 AM

That is sad news indeed. She was very special.
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Yesterday, 01:41 PM

Bill - I am deeply sorry for your loss; my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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