Freda Coates

Freda Coates (24 Mar 1951 - 25 Jun 2026)

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Location
Bethany Church Hetton Road Houghton-Le-Spring DH5 8PF
Date
13th Jul 2026
Time
11.45am
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Houghton Cemetery Houghton Road Houghton-Le-Spring DH5 8NX
Date
13th Jul 2026
Time
1pm

Location
Bethany Church Houghton Road Houghton-Le-Spring DH5 8PF
Date
13th Jul 2026
Time
1.30pm

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Houghton-le-Spring

Peacefully at home, with dignity and surrounded by her loving family, on June 25th aged 75 years, Freda. The very precious mam to Jason, Gareth, the late Ian and special mother-in-law of Lyndsey and Amber. The adored nana to Lauren, Naiomi, Jacob, Leon, Jase, Alicia, Donovan, Ted and the late Jack. Freda was more than just an auntie to Ashley, as well as a much-loved sister, auntie, cousin and good friend to many. Freda, greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all whose hearts she touched, like an angel.

Family and friends please meet on Monday July 13th for a service in Bethany Church, Houghton at 11.45am, interment to follow in Houghton Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu gratefully received for Macmillan Cancer Support. A donation box will be available in church. Please join the family afterwards in Bethany Church for refreshments and to continue the celebration of Freda’s life.

All enquiries to Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, 30 Station Road, Hetton-le-Hole. Tel: 0191 5265800

Funeral Director: Mr Ben White

With deepest sympathy from Andrew and staff.

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Photo a bit worn Freda her sister Christine and me the three of us worked together at holzer controls for a time

Photo a bit worn Freda her sister Christine and me the three of us worked together at holzer controls for a time

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Old school photo Freda on the left (Red Cross) me on the right

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Linda Bainbridge wrote

Went all the way through school with Freda a lovely girl she will be sorely missed R.I.P. Freda

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  • So sorry we will miss the funeral of Freda as we will be on holiday fly with the angels Freda x x

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Colin & Lynne Berry xxx. Rest in peace Freda lovely lady lit a candle
Julie Dryden wrote

Freda was an inspiration to everyone who's heart she touched.
She is a big miss to all who knew her and she will forever be remembered .
Sleep tight and fly high with the angels 💔💔

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Val Hughes wrote

Thinking of all the family at this sad time special thoughts to Ashley x

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Allison White nee Pratt wrote

Lovely lady ,one in a million ❤️

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Rest in peace lovely lady x

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Freda Coates Photo a bit worn Freda her sister Christine and me the three of us worked together at holzer controls for a time

Photo a bit worn Freda her sister Christine and me the three of us worked together at holzer controls for a time

Old school photo Freda on the left (Red Cross) me on the right

Old school photo Freda on the left (Red Cross) me on the right