Florida "Doll" Wood Coates, age 90, entered into her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on May 22, 1930 in Church Hill, MS to the late Floyd and Etta Wood. As a young woman she moved to New Orleans where she met and married her husband, the late husband Hosie Coates, Sr. Florida applied her knowledge and steadfast devotion to God by serving him and his people as a Deaconess for over 35 years at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. She is the loving mother of twelve devoted children, Eural George Seizmore of Monroe, Deloris Wood of California, Geraldine (Dwayne), Joyce, Louise (Oscar), Chris, Bernice of Atlanta, Hosie Jr. (Minnie) of Atlanta, Kingsley (Aron) of Franklinton, Craig (Yolanda) of Atlanta, the late Amy Wood and David Wayne Wood, and beloved sister of Lilian Noble (Rev. Richard) of Natchez, MS, Willie Wood of California and Thomas Wood of Monroe, the late Floyd Jr. Percy and Charlie Wood. Also left to cherish her memories are her twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren, one Godchild, Andre Randolph, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A private funeral service, limited to 25 invited guests only, will be held at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Road South, New Orleans, LA 70126 on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10 a.m., Rev. Sam Young, Jr, Officiating. As mandated by the State of Louisiana, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, attendees are limited. Everyone in attendance will be required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Strictly enforced. Interment: Providence Memorial Park. A public viewing will begin at 9 a.m. in the church. Services will be live-streamed at www.Franklinabc.com.