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Martha COLEMAN Obituary
Her life began on Jan. 10, 1924, the daughter of the late Katherine and John Arthur Crump, of Williamsburg, Va.
Martha was a former member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Later in life, she joined hands in fellowship with Williamsburg Assembly of God Church. She retired as the first black Nursing Supervisor at Williamsburg Community Hospital, after many years of service. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Coleman Sr., and other family members.
She leaves to cherish her blessed memories, her sons, Thomas Carl Coleman Jr. and Edward Craig Coleman; her sisters, Doris Rainey (Herbert), Mary "Mae" Daniels and Shirley Hundley; her brother, Curtis Crump (Emma); her six grandchildren; her 13 great-grandchildren; her nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends.
A funeral service, celebrating the life she lived, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, in Williamsburg Assembly of God Church, 5232 Longhill Road, with the Rev. David Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Family and friends will assemble at the church by 10: 45 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Coleman may be viewed in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. (tonight) in the funeral home.
Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha COLEMAN
Kara Holland
October 26, 2010
Tom, Craig,Toi, Carl and Stephanie~
I am so sorry to hear of Mama's passing. You know how much I loved her as well as all of you. This strikes me very hard as it hasn't been very long since I lost my Mom. My heart and Prayer's go out to all of you as well as with the rest of family.
The tide recedes, but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth
still lingers on the land.
The music stops, yet echoes on
in sweet refrains.
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
Author:Unknown
Nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost. All things beloved live on in our hearts..... forever.
I love you all!
Kara
October 21, 2010
Carl and Craig,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Hold onto your memories for they will bring comfort and joy to you through out this time and forever. God bless you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Blessings --
Wallace Family
(Mrs. Cynthia, Audrey, Selena, and James (Duke))
quo & john wright
October 21, 2010
your Mother was an inspiration to many and her words of advice were always given with the wisest and greatest love.she will be missed and always well thought of.joy will come in the morning..
Sherry Huycke
October 20, 2010
I graduated from nursing school with Martha 38 years ago. It's so hard to believe that it has been that many years. My prayers go out to you, the family in this time of great sadness. Those of us who also love the Lord will one day be reunited with Martha... this is the most important thing to remember as you grieve your loss of her on this earth.
Sherry Garcia Huycke RN, LNC
Mary Delaney Smallwood
October 20, 2010
Carl,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Let the good memories carry you through these tough times. Sad days won't last forever. God Bless you all.
irvin johnson
October 20, 2010
May god bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. Toni Johnson williamsburg va.
Cheryll Chatman
October 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Celestine Carter Overbey
October 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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