Born September 11, 1925 in the Green Hill community in Drew County, she was the daughter of the late George William Haney and Mabel McKinstry Haney.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Daniel George Coston, Sr; three brothers, Oscar W. Miles, Harold Haney, and R.J. Haney; three sisters, Beatrice M. Scogin, Thelma M. Calhoun, and Irma H. Altman.
Survivors include two sons Daniel G. Coston, Jr. and wife Leslie of Fayetteville, AR and Kenneth L. Coston and wife Deena of White Hall, AR; four grandsons: Seth Coston and wife Kayako of Brooklyn, NY, Casey Coston and wife Tracey of Oxford, MS, Corey Coston and wife Staci of Fayetteville, AR, and Adam Coston of Fayetteville, AR; one brother, Werner Haney and wife Lynn of Little Rock, AR; one sister-in-law, Mary Haney; six great grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
She was an active member of Monticello Church of Christ and taught many children and ladies classes. Some of her favorite activities included the Ladies Offering Vital Encouragement (LOVE) ministry and working with the church visitation program.
Aileen was an avid gardener and a charter member of Town & Country Garden Club and worked as a member of "We Are Monticello" to fight litter and beautify the City of Monticello.
She was a graduate of Drew Central High School and business college and taught classes briefly at Warren, AR and Greenville, MS. Her work history included Union Bank for 19 years and Drew County Farm Bureau for almost 18 years.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel in Monticello. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Monticello Church of Christ Building Fund, 631 S. Gabbert Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(29)
Kathryn & Don Allen
Houston, TX Friday, May 13, 2016 To Coston family, Just getting on this web site and was heart broken at the loss of your dear Mother. Loved her dearly and she was great example to me and taught me many things.. Her smile warm you through out! Heaven just got sweeter! Don and Kathryn Allen.Classie Jones Green
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, January 10, 2016 To THE COSTON FAMILY; Expressing my SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. IT WAS A JOY TO KNOW MRS. COSTON THE YEARS i LIVED IN MONTICELLO.God Bless You All.Johnna Courtney
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, December 31, 2015 I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Coston's passing. She was a good friend to my family, a very thoughtful and caring Christian woman. I grew up in the church in Monticello and she provided the ultimate example of how to live a Christian life.Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Sunday, December 27, 2015 Aileen was absolutely one of the nicest people I have ever met. She worked at the Courthouse down the hall from my office and I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent with her. Always had a smile on her face. I always wanted to be just like her.Ron and Gina Haney
New Braunfels, TX Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Our hearts go out to you on the loss of precious Aileen. Ron always considered her one of his favorite aunts and I adopted those same thoughts upon first meeting her. She was so beautiful on the inside and out and was so gracious to everyone she met. You never saw her without a smile or something nice to say about everybody. What a Godly woman, that earned your respect upon first meeting her. Prayers for comfort and peace; especially, at this time of year.Hugs.Geraldine Woodell
Searcy, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Aileen was the kind of Christian woman that made me think, "I want to be just like her when I grow up." She personified the noble woman of God we read about in Proverbs 31. I'll see you again one day, Aileen. Blessings to the family.Ray Hall
Henderson, TX Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Eileen Coston was a true Christian lady who lived her faith. Her life exhibited the spirit of Christ. She and Dan are once again reunited safe in the arms of Jesus.Our sympathy and love to the family.
Ray & Sandra Hall- Henderson, Tx.
Sandra Allsup
, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2015 So sorry for your loss but I am sure you, as many of us, have a lot of fond memories to cherish of her. Aileen was always such a lady to be admired. You all will be in our thoughts & prayers.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2015 So sorry for your loss. Aileen was a precious lady and friend to all. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.Janice Wiggam
Donny & Debbie Cope
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Ken, Deena and Family,So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know you were proud to call her "Mom" and to know she is resting in her Heavenly home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Donny & Debbie Cope
Joan Adair
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 22, 2015 So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady. May she R.I.P . And god bless her & her family.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Kenny, Dan and family, I extend my sympathy at this sad time. I have had the pleasure of knowing your sweet mom my entire life. She was a Monticello icon. I never saw her without a smile. She was a gracious lady!!John and Peggy Jeter
Nashville, TN Monday, December 21, 2015 We were sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart. I have fond memories of the epic pingpong games at your house before church. Ruby also sends her love and condolences.Dane Hall
Bryant, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Mrs. Coston was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She was always pleasant and positive every time I saw her. The world has lost a wonderful person indeed. She will be missed, but neither she nor Coach Coston will ever be forgotten.June Cox
Stuttgart, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Ken and FamilyComfort is within your reach because The Lord above is always near.
You are in my prayers .
June
James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Aileen was one of the sweetest people I ever knew. Being raised in Green Hill I knew her from an early age and always loved and respected her. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. We send our deepest sympathy to all of the family and will keep you in our prayers. May God grant you peace knowing where she now resides. Mary Doss LasiterRick and Fran Haney
Post Falls, ID Monday, December 21, 2015 As brother and sister Aunt Aileen and my father were very close. She was a huge comfort to him in his last years and she treated Fran and I like we were her own kids. She was just a very gracious lady that will be missed by all of us. I'm sorry we can't be there but our prayers are with Dan, Ken, Uncle Werner and all the family.Mary Heady
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Such a loss. She was a lovely lady!Mary Heady
Scott Milburn
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Kenny,So sorry for your loss, she will be missed by many.
Larry & Clara Pasley
Alexandria, LA Monday, December 21, 2015 We we so sorry to hear of Aileen's passing. She was a great inspiration and blessing to us and a wonderful friend. Many, as well as we, will miss her as an example of Christian living to follow.Timothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 We were saddened to hear of Ms. Aileen passing. She was a very sweet woman and was loved dearly by our family. My husband had the privilege to mow the condo’s where she lived and she was so sweet to me and our daughters when we were there helping him mow. She would always call Tim his dads name Dickson because his dad played basketball for her husband. She will be missed by all.Tim, Diane Forrest and girls
KK Gibson Fletcher
gillett, AR Monday, December 21, 2015 Prayers for you and your family...Dr. Sam Wherry PhD
Little Rock, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 Mrs. Aileen Coston was one of the most compassionate, caring Woman of Integrity & Honor I came to knew and cherish from the dawn of my adolescent years 50 years ago via her replica Honorable Spouse Coach Dan Coston. Mrs. Coston like her Spouse was a true Light of Christianity to the maximum and her passing from mortality into immortality is most definitely not leading her into a Blind Alley in Eternity but an Open Door that leads her into Everlasting Life with the Almighty God and Reunion with Coach Dan Coston for She Loved God. heaven cannot but be Shinning upon Her Soul & Spirit with Her presence in the midst of Jesus Christ. to the Remarkable fruitful children of Dan & Aileen Coston your parents fulfilled the Mission and Purpose of the Almighty God in their respective region of service and they did it so well the Living, The Dead or the Unborn could not do it any better, I know it was Dan Coston who Coached/Taught role modeled my life and demanded nothing less than above average performance assessment in the classroom and on the Court in addition par excellence in conduct, morality in school, on the court and in community and Mrs. Aileen was that Mother figure that assured the same.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 Great person, I know she will be missed, I am sorry prayersMary Tucker
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 I feel so blessed to have known such a gracious southern Christian lady. She set a great example for all of us and always had something good to say about everyone. She has left some wonderful memories for all of us to hold on to. She will truly be missed in Monticello. To a beautiful lady, Thanks for being my friend. Mary TuckerCarole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 I was so saddened to learn of Aileen's passing. Being from Green Hill originally I knew the entire Haney family. I always thought Aileen was one of the most beautiful ladies I ever knew. We cruised together one time and she was always the same where ever she was. She was such a wonderful, caring, beautiful person. She will be missed.May God grant you peace, comfort and strength at this difficult time is my prayer.
Carole (Doss) Rushing
Ed Montgomery
Little Rock, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 Dan, Kenny and all of the family have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Ms. Aileen was one of the most pleasant, friendly and warm people I have known. God bless you all.Wanda Morphis
Star City, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 Ms. Aileen is one of the nicest, most gentle, and religious women I have ever know. She treated everyone the same and she knew you every where she saw you. You were very lucky to have had a Mother like her. Wanda Morphis.Lori McCoy
, AR Sunday, December 20, 2015 I am so sorry. Mrs. Coston was a wonderful lady. May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.