Sandra Lee Coates, age 79, of Leesburg, Ohio and formerly of Xenia, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Hillsboro Health and Rehab. She was born July 15, 1946 in Xenia the daughter of George W. and Dorothy M. (Thompson) Lowman.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and siblings: Sonny, Butch, Paul and Tom Lowman and Joyce Evans.

She is survived by her children: Paula Coates and Michael P. Coates; brother: David Lowman; grandchildren: Isabella, Rebecca, Kyler and Zach; great grandchildren: Noah, Addie and Zalen; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

She had been a home health care aide. Sandra graduated from Xenia High School. She was an active member of the Hillsboro Senior Center and attended the Sabina Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and friend to all.

Services are being held privately.