Carole Lee Coe of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, completed her life journey on January 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Mrs. Coe was born on August 9, 1936, in St. Louis, MO to Oscar and Evelyn Soutiea.
After graduating from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School, she attended St. Louis University. Mrs. Coe worked as a sales associate and model for Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as having a successful career as a flight attendant for Braniff Airlines.
Carole married Reginald Kingsland Coe on November 28, 1959. She is survived by three daughters, Michelle Whitley (Jon) DesChamps of St. Augustine, FL, Deborah Kingsland (Richard) Coe-Burnett of Jacksonville, FL, Lisa Ann (Steve) Trier of Bradenton FL, and one son, Bradley Reginald (Marti) Coe of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Reginald (Bud) Kingsland Coe. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, as well as extended family who will continue to honor her memory.
Throughout her life, she found joy in raising her family and supporting her husband’s career. Her biggest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
A private celebration of Carole’s life will be held with her family in the spring. Although she is no longer with us in body, her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. She is home now so may Carole Lee forever rest in peace.
