Ms. Coty's final place of rest is located at Garden of Yonah II, K-6, Space 4. KIMBERLY SUE COTY, age 45, of Alto, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. Ms. Coty was born on August 7, 1968. She is preceded in death by her mother, Belle Jackson Rice and brother, Dennis Rice. Ms. Coty was a member of Check Memorial Baptist Church and was a registered nurse with over 20 years of service. Survivors include her father, Rev. Terry Rice, Alto; brother, Curtis Rice, Alto; and special friend James Phillips, Alto. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia with Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.Flowers are accepted or special memorials may be made to Gideon's International Memorial Bible Plan, P.O. Box 295, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123Those wishing to express online condolences to the Coty and Rice family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to Yonah Memorial Gardens at 255 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-8599.