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Lorraine Coleman Obituary
Lorraine's devotion to community was expressed by dedicated service to several organizations, some of which included: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she was a current member and former president of the Iota Nu Omega Graduate Chapter; The Links, Inc., Syracuse Chapter, where she was a current member and former president; Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc.; National Association for Multicultural Education; National Librarians Association; Everson Museum of Art where she was a board trustee and president of the Members' Council and YWCA- Syracuse and Onondaga County past board member.
Lorraine is survived by one brother, Joseph Coleman Sr., Talladega, AL; two sisters-in-law; four nephews; two nieces; and her adopted family and friendship network in the Syracuse area.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following scholarship funds: Syracuse Chapter of The Links, Inc., P.O. Box 345, Syracuse, New York 13214 and/or Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship Fund at the Central New York Community Foundation. Please make checks payable to "CNYCF" and include "AKA Scholarship Fund" on the memo line. You may also donate online at: www.cnycf.org/aka
Date of Death: June 7, 2013
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Coleman
Merriette Pollard
June 12, 2020
Still miss her dearly. She is resting in Peace.
Judith Garlow
August 4, 2013
Lorraine loved being a librarian in public schools and at OCC. She also loved her family and often talked about them. May peace and love be in your hearts as you celebrate Lorraine's life.
July 8, 2013
"Memories are special ways of keeping loved ones near. Ever close in mind and heart are the ones we hold most dear. ' Good-bye for now.
Yvonne Hicks and Ms.Dorothy
Washington,DC and
Jacksonville, Florida
July 5, 2013
You were surrounded by love, you have returned to love. We are forever grateful for all the love you brought to all with that beautiful smile. Rest in peace. My Dear Friend
Pat Bowens McCarthy
June 25, 2013
I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. A beautiful flower has moved from gracing our lives to lovelier shores.
Bettye Goodwine
June 24, 2013
Rest in peace Lorraine. You will be missed, but REMEMBERED!
Tara Ross
June 23, 2013
Although I did not know Lorraine well, I always enjoyed speaking with her in the library. Over the years she was a great help to my students in preparing their research projects and always reinforced the importance of learning how to research well. She will be missed.
Joycee Wheler-Jernigan
June 22, 2013
Lorraine, your presnce is missed especially the late and before day telephone calls we shared. Our friendship will endure until we meet again. Joseph and the Family, I'm sorry for your loss.
~jack e grace!
June 22, 2013
Sis Lorraine always wore a smile, had a kind word, and carried herself with grace and dignity. I'm Blessed to have known her. "It is from God we come and it is to God we shall return." May God submit you to the gardens beneath which sweet tasting rivers flow!
Linda Brown-Robinson
June 21, 2013
Lorraine was such an inspiration to the Syracuse and Greater Syracuse community.
She will be missed as Van's contact "for men who cook". On many levels she will be more than missed.
The measure of a women...
Van & Linda Brown-Robinson
Julie Longmore
June 21, 2013
Lorraine, may God bless you in your heavenly life. You will be remembered for your incredible grace, dignity and elegance. The level of professionalism you brought to a meeting was inspiring. Your gentle, warm and respectful demeanor was a welcome oasis in this brash world. It was a privilege to have known you.
Lillie Fields
June 21, 2013
Lorraine was smart, hard working, patient, soft spoken, thoughtful and generous. I will miss her. Thank you God for gifting her to us.
June 21, 2013
I have had the privilege of knowing Lorraine in our association with the Everson Museum of Art for the past 6 years and I will miss her .
Cathy Winger,
President, Everson Museum Members Council Board
Grace Mukupa
June 21, 2013
Thank you Lord for giving me a chance to share a life with a woman who becomes my guardian, sister, mentor and mother. Soror Lorraine, your teachings will not fade away, your spirit will remain in my heart and your love will heal the pain. We met only two years after I lost my mother. As the only child you took a role of a mother. I remember how happy you were when I told you that I will be going to Tajikistan for research but you were also worried because I was going far away to a place we both have never been. On September 1, 2012 in the company of Sorors Lisa A, Lisa E and Ms. Priscilla, you gave me goodbye smile at the airport as I was leaving the country. It will be hard to come back to USA without your presence.
I love you and may the Lord continue to protect you in heaven.
Michelle Arrington
June 20, 2013
Lorraine, I loved you like a sister and will miss you greatly. You were a pillar of strength and an inspiration to many. Your steadfast dedication and love for your friends can never be replaced, and I will always hold the memory of you in my heart! Rest in peace my friend.
Barbara Lastra
June 20, 2013
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this trying time. You have my deepest Sympathy.
kimberly cummings
June 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles Varner, Jr.
June 20, 2013
My condolences to Joe, Geneva and all the Coleman kin. I met Lorraine as a student at Talladega College. She brought light to every darkness and her presence brought a warm glow wherever she went among her friends and sorority. I share your loss and pray God's blessings on the family.
Merriette Pollard
June 19, 2013
Lorraine will forever be in my memory. She was one my adopted Syracuse sisters, AKA and Link sister, and a true friend to Pollard and I from the first day we arrived in Syracuse.We had many ways in common especially our desire to have events and activities done the "right" way and pleasing to the eye. I will miss her phone conversations, words of encouragement as I adjusted to life away from Syracuse, and the special movies and meals we shared with another Syracuse friend. Lorraine had a kind heart , loved her sorority and working with the undergaduates. She was also dedicated to the Syracuse Links using her home to bring the community togather for one of their annual events. She was truly a wonderful person. Rest in peace Lorriane, your adpoted sister and brother. (Merriette and Pollard.)
Joan Green
June 19, 2013
Lorraine was a colleague of mine as a fellow LMS in the Syracuse City School.
A classy lady--Peace to you.
jg
Carrie Smith
June 19, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rosalind Blue
June 19, 2013
It is hard to believe that there will be no more phone conversation, trips, dinners or fun times. Dear friend,you will be sorely missed. RIP
Rosalind Blue
June 19, 2013
I am missing Lorraine, my friend, confidant and travel companion. Her earthly presence will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences are extended to her family.
June 19, 2013
Ms. Coleman,
I wondered into the library at Clary Middle School over 35 years ago and you found me. I spent every available moment in the library with you, shelving books, cleaning up and doing whatever you asked me to do. You were one of the many dedicated teachers who planted a lifelong love of reading and learning in me. In later years, you became more than my librarian, you became my friend. Thank you for all the moments you spent with me, they will always be cherished.
Your student forever,
Babette
Pamela Smith
June 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and her many close friends. Kindest Regards, Pamela Smith former resident of Syracuse and Syracuse Link.
Patrick Pedro
June 19, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Lorraine on behalf of the Everson Museum of Art. She was a tireless worker on behalf of the Museum, and a wonderful person to work with and to know. God bless her and rest her soul.
June 19, 2013
I too worked as a library media specialist for 30 years with the Syracuse City School District. Lorraine was a good friend - it was a pleasure to work with her on many projects over the years. She will be missed.
June 18, 2013
Your grace and dignity will be missed by all. Your love for community, your passion for uplifting young people, your love of books..you shared all with the Syracuse Community and will be missed greatly. We all loved you but we know that God loved you best and he reached down to take you away from the pain and suffering you were experiencing. Rest well with His angels, Lorraine.
Linda and Marion Ervin
June 18, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Keith, Lisa, and Caleb Alford
June 18, 2013
A life to remember. We give thanks to the Creator for Lorraine and her warm spirit. She indeed made a positive difference and her legacy will live on. We were all blessed by her earthly presence.
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