Garnette Coakley, 72, f Little Rock, AR, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1953.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Joe and Wilma Lee Beene, three sisters, Zelma Jarrett, Wilma Jo Robinson, and Deborah Beene, and one brother, Freddie Jackson.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Coakley, son, Lloyd E. (Angela)Coakley, daughter, Lea Aubrey, six grandchildren; Gabrielle Lacy, Shirelle Coakley, Christopher Coakley, Germia Lewis, Lakia Coakley, and Tristian Aubrey; two great-grandsons; Byrus Hughes, Jr., and Jamir Hughes. One sister; Jackie Richmond and three brothers; Artie Jackson, Willie Beene, and Nikista (Tina)Beene.
A host of nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Brad Baltz and the Genesis Cancer Center Staff.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 2119 Wolfe St, Little Rock, AR, 72202.