Mother Lillian transitioned on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was the eldest member of Fresh Start Church and served the ministry of The Rapture Church and Fresh Start under the leadership of Dr. Coates for the entire thirty years of its existence. She is the mother of Deacon Jackie Jackson, Debbie Jackson, and Rhonda Turner. Services are as follows:

Sunday, April 28 at 3pm(wake) and 4pm(celebration of life) at Fresh Start Church.