Mary Beth Coale

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Lawless-Coale, 68, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away July 21, 2026. She was born December 1, 1957, to the late Ralph and Geraldine Gusler Lawless.

Surviving is her husband, Donald Coale; brother, Ralph Michael Lawless (Debbie); aunt, Evadell Rogers of Silver Springs, Maryland, and numerous cousins.

Beth attended Fieldale-Collinsville High School and received her Environmental Studies degree from Ferrum College. She was employed by Eastman Performance Films in Fieldale, Virginia for more than thirty years.

She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church and looked forward to Sunday service and visiting with her church family. She loved all of God’s creatures; even the bear that ventured to the front porch on occasion. She had a special place in her heart for her German Shepard, Luna, who was her constant companion while recuperating from chemotherapy and surgeries.

The memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, 1021 Providence Dr., Patrick Springs, VA 24133. A visitation will be held one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Patrick County Animal Shelter, 22 Transfer Station Ln, Stuart, VA 24171.

Norris Funeral Services Stuart Chapel is serving the Coale family. Online condolences can be made at www.norrisfuneral.com