Bertha L. Coats was born to Archie Raibon and Beatrice Brooks Raibon January 17, 1928. She attended school in Tyler, Tx. She spoke both English and Spanish.

She departed this life on February 21, 2021 at the age of 93. Both parents preceded her in death, her husband Vernon Coats Sr., daughter Paula Chatman, brother s Otis Raibon, Cephus Raibon, Theodore Raibon, Earl Lee Raibon, Ross Earl Raibon, sisters Doris Raibon, Jackie Henley, and Precious Crow preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children: LaWanda Coats, Barbara Porter (Charles), Vernon Coats Jr. (Lois), Billy Coats Sr. (Evelyn), Nellie Hampton (Lorenzo Jr.), Bernida Coats, Jerry Coats (Annie), Johnny Coats ( Rita ), Est h er Montgomery. Bertha had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.