Nadine Coates Washington

It is with the deepest regret that Descendants of Mandi reports, the passing of one of our family members, Nadine Coates Washington of Saint Louis, MO. We were informed of her illness last week on May 1, 2007. We received the following email from Nadine's daughter, Rachel Washington, at midnight this morning, May 7, 2007.

"Be still and know that I am God..." This was the last verse I shared with mom before she passed days later on Saturday, May 5th. Nadine was a woman of faith and when she prayed for me and for so many others, the scriptures would flow from her heart. Her knowledge of the God and his word gives me peace which passes all understanding. I can rest assured that heaven is still rejoicing in her homecoming. We will also rejoice and celebrate her life this week. Arrangements are not yet complete but we are aiming for the morning of Friday, May 11, 2007.

I will keep you posted as best I can through email. Please spread the word. The family thanks you all for your prayers and please continue to pray for us."

We will continue to pray for the members of the Caldwell, Coates and Washington families as well as all members of the Williams-Rivers Family.

Prayers for Nadine Washington

All over the country, members of the Williams-Rivers Family will be adding extra names to their prayers tonight. We recieved the news this week that our beloved cousin and family member Nadine Coates Washington (daughter of Samella Caldwell Coates). Nadine is fighting for her life. On Tuesday May 1, 2007, we recieved the news via email that "she is in critical care (unconscious) at Saint Louis University Hospital. "

Nadine is the daughter of Samella Coates (and grand daughter of Samuel and Albertine (Williams) Caldwell, and the great-granddaughter of Dennis Williams and first wife, Ella Woodson). She, along with sister Marlene Coates have hosted two very successful family reunions in St. Louis, always providing us with warm memorable events.

Please join us as we pray for Nadine and the members of the Coates, Caldwell and Washington families-- we hope for Nadine's speedy and complete recovery.