IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Elizabeth
Coakley
March 12, 1935 – July 26, 2025
Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Katherine Coakley, who left this world peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 90. Betty was born on March 12, 1935, in Salisbury, Maryland, to Nelson B. Bell and Beatrice McKinney Bell, and spent her life dedicated to her family and community, residing in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Betty was the wife of the late Kenower "Jim" Coakley, the loving mother to her children, Sharon Ann Boyd, Michael Lee Coakley (Lana), and Lynne Marie Hewlett, who were blessed to be guided by her unwavering support and love. She was also a cherished grandmother to nine grandchildren: Jessica Catron, Clifford Brown III, Celia Griesemer, Teal Hewlett, Natalie Hewlett, Zachary Hewlett, Blayne Boyd, Jared Boyd, Carson Boyd, and Katherine "Katie" Boyd, and great-grandmother of Logan, Landon, Dylan, Brayden and Mya. Betty was also a beloved sister to Robert Bell (Dora) and Nelson Bell, Jr.. (Donna), who will carry her memory in their hearts. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Kenower "Jim" Coakley, and her parents, Nelson and Beatrice Bell.
A devoted member of her community, Betty's spirit shone brightly through her involvement in various organizations. She was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and an active part of the Young at Heart Club, where she found joy in fellowship and friendship. Her warm heart and generous nature were also evident in her membership in the Havre de Grace Elks Lodge and the Joseph L. Davis Post 47 American Legion Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed bowling and golf and was a part of several leagues. She also enjoyed playing Pokeno with her friends.
A public viewing for Betty will take place on August 1, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Zellman Funeral Home, P.A., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Betty's extraordinary life, sharing their memories and love for a woman who personified kindness and compassion.
As we remember Betty, let us hold her legacy of love, dedication, and community in our hearts. She touched the lives of so many, and her spirit will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.zellmanfuneralhome.com.
Betty was the wife of the late Kenower "Jim" Coakley, the loving mother to her children, Sharon Ann Boyd, Michael Lee Coakley (Lana), and Lynne Marie Hewlett, who were blessed to be guided by her unwavering support and love. She was also a cherished grandmother to nine grandchildren: Jessica Catron, Clifford Brown III, Celia Griesemer, Teal Hewlett, Natalie Hewlett, Zachary Hewlett, Blayne Boyd, Jared Boyd, Carson Boyd, and Katherine "Katie" Boyd, and great-grandmother of Logan, Landon, Dylan, Brayden and Mya. Betty was also a beloved sister to Robert Bell (Dora) and Nelson Bell, Jr.. (Donna), who will carry her memory in their hearts. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Kenower "Jim" Coakley, and her parents, Nelson and Beatrice Bell.
A devoted member of her community, Betty's spirit shone brightly through her involvement in various organizations. She was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and an active part of the Young at Heart Club, where she found joy in fellowship and friendship. Her warm heart and generous nature were also evident in her membership in the Havre de Grace Elks Lodge and the Joseph L. Davis Post 47 American Legion Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed bowling and golf and was a part of several leagues. She also enjoyed playing Pokeno with her friends.
A public viewing for Betty will take place on August 1, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Zellman Funeral Home, P.A., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate Betty's extraordinary life, sharing their memories and love for a woman who personified kindness and compassion.
As we remember Betty, let us hold her legacy of love, dedication, and community in our hearts. She touched the lives of so many, and her spirit will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.zellmanfuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elizabeth Coakley, please visit our flower store.
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