Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ruth Coleman Obituary
Ruth F. Coleman, of Madison, died Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Ruth was born February 1, 1928, in Nashua Township, Illinois, to the late Edna E. and William Doeden.
Ruth was the wife of the late Alan R. Coleman.
She is survived by her son, Glen A. Coleman and his wife, Betty, of Charlottesville. Also surviving are nieces, Mary Gander, Helen Davidson of Mineral Point, Wisconsin and Carol Sue Gander of Verona, Wisconsin; granddaughter, Wendy C. Snider; and great-grandchildren, David and Elizabeth Snider of Waynesboro.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude for the professional and caring attention Ruth received at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation and South 5 Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Funeral services will be private at Ruth's request.
Donations may be made in Ruth's name to the Madison County Rescue Squad.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ruth Coleman's name
People and places connected with Ruth
Recent Obituaries
How to support Ruth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ruth Coleman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored