Ann Coatney, 86

Funeral services for Ann Coatney, 86, of Pontiac, were held Sept. 3, 2025, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville. Burial was in the Pontiac Cemetery.

Ann died Aug. 29, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Isabella, to Armen and Donnie (Hillhouse) Hackler.

Ann was a native to the Ozarks. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a talented seamstress and loved to cook for her family. Her chicken and dumplings were always a favorite. On April 25, 1985, Ann was united in marriage to Dick Coatney. They shared a wonderful life together until his passing in 2023.

Ann is survived by three children: Debbie Roethler and husband Charlie, Teresa Willbanks and Larry Willbanks and wife Trisha; her grandchildren: Valarie, Eric, Crystal, Christine, Bo Hailey, Madison and Arinne; great-grandchildren: Dylan, Alyssa and Ruby; special cousins: Ken and Drew; nephews: Phillip, Jacob, Justin, Jesse, Richard and Bill; and one sister-in-law Rose.

She was preceded in death by her parents Armen and Donnie Hackler; and husband Dick Coatney.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House, 774 Long St, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.