Belinda Coates Tidwell passed away on October 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Belinda was born March 24, 1940 in Knox City, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Curtis Coates, her husband Wyman Tidwell, her daughter Tammy Tidwell Patterson, and her grandsons Brandon Patterson and Parker Manley.

Belinda is survived by her daughter, Terri Tidwell Ransdell and son-in-law Wes Ransdell, daughter Traci Tidwell Manley and son-in-law David Manley, grandchildren Natalie Patterson McGehee and Travis Patterson, Dakota Ransdell, Ashley Manley Kalkhaki, Courtney Manley, Makenna Manley, Kaleb Manley, and Kamden Manley. She also has seven great grandchildren. Belinda and Wyman were married for forty-nine years. For many years, Belinda was a piano teacher and small business entrepreneur. She and Wyman were passionate Santa Gertrudis cattle breeders and active with the Santa Gertrudis Cattle Association. Belinda was a loving Christian and will be missed by all. It is now time for her to continue her journey as Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend in heaven. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity you are passionate about.