"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away."

Revelations 21:4

Lottie Dea Coe, known as "Kunan", was born December 30, 1938 to the late Jack and Catherine Mitchell. Lottie was the ninth child of ten children having been preceded in death by her siblings, Ide Mae, Eady Bell, Maese, Landes, Lena, Willie Lee, Dorothy, Jackie, and Geraldine. Mrs. Lottie departed this earthly life on February 13, 2017, bound for her new heavenly home to rejoice forever more according to God's plan.

The family lived in the Oates community where she attended Oates High School. Her father was a Share Cropper. According to Kunan, the family was middle class because they had Vinyl floors and wall paper. They lived in a small country house on the lake. The family's first car was a 52 Ford, whereas other families were still riding horses and buggy.  After school, she worked in the cotton fields, did her chores, and homework. She loved singing in the fields and taking long breaks. While working in the cotton field she enjoyed singing "Where He Leads Me". She was a tom-boy at heart. When she was not in the cotton fields or doing chores, she was playing basketball. She loved the game and was the guard on the High School team. She wasn't always a team player and quit the team because they lost too many games.

In the summer, she worked the fields to earn extra money. With her extra money, she would go to the community store to purchase a Cinnamon Bun, a hunk of cheese, and Nehi Orange soda. Every summer she would participate in the community family event. Everyone in the neighborhood would get together to play baseball and eat all types of food. This is where she met her husband, Evans Edward Coe known as "Ivory".

She discontinued her high school education and married Ivory Coe on September 15, 1955. She had seven kids (Gloria, Betty, Johnny, Harweda, Teretha, Evans, and Howard) who all attended either college, a university, or enlisted into the U.S. Army. She worked for the Oates as a maid for many years and was known as the community mom for grooming the girls' hair in the neighborhood. She was known to say "You better hold your ears and better not move or your ears will be burnt."

In 1968, she moved to Winston-Salem, and acquired a job at National Linen. She worked for National Linen for seven years then left and went to Amp Incorporation, currently known as Tyco International, in January 1975. She retired in October 1999. She always worked two jobs to provide for her family. As well as attending basketball games, track events, and much more to support her children. She was a loving and caring mom.

In 1973, she decided to go back to school to complete her high school diploma. She graduated from Paisley High in 1975, the same year as her oldest two daughters.

She gave her life to God at an early age and continues to serve the Lord. She was the church Secretary, Treasury, and food service Coordinator. One of her favorite gospel sung is "Amen".  As a young girl, ladies in the church were known for wearing hats. She loves and owns over 70 beautiful church hats. She was known to wear casual hats every day.

In addition to her parents, siblings, and husband, Mrs. Lottie was preceded in death by her grandson, Rhshawn L. Wolfe.

Those who shared the joys of Mrs. Lottie's life and survive to cherish her memory are her loving children, Gloria Vaughters(Jerome) of Winston-Salem, NC, Betty Jean Coe of Winston-Salem, NC, Johnny Coe (Jacqueline) of Winston-Salem, NC, Harweda Coe of Winston-Salem, NC, Teretha Coe-Oakes(Randy Oakes) of Winston-Salem, NC, Evans Edward Coe(Maria) of Dallas TX, Howard Coe(Kimberly) of Pinehurst, NC, and a special niece/daughter, Emma Mitchell of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Ashely Coe, Rhshad Wolfe, Antwain Brown (Kia), Deion Oakes, Chelsea Oakes, Shanel Coe, Wyston Coe, Clayton Coe, Bryson Coe, and Christa Coe; great-grandchildren, Rhsha Wolfe, Laila Brown, and Rhshawn Wolfe; sisters-in-law, Diane Mitchell of Jackson Heights, NY and Mary Wilson of Queens, NY; brothers-in-law, Bishop Joseph Coe (Bertha) of Austin, TX and David James of Florence, SC; a special cousin/sister, Queen Douglas of Hartsville, SC; step-sister, Fannie Bell Mitchell of Hartsville, SC; step-brother, George Grooms of New York; special nieces and nephews, Dawn Williams, Germaine Williams, and Marlo Williams; a special great-niece, Gabrielle Williams; and a host of special family, friends, and church members.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, February 17, 2017 at Lula Street Church of God with Reverend Betty Lowe pastor and Pastor Gralin Bryant officiating.  Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.