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MILDRED COLES Obituary

Mrs. Mildred Davis Clarke Coles, of 1142 E. Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., departed this life Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va.

She was born in Petersburg, Va., to the late Arthur and Alberta Davis. She confessed at an early age and was a life member of Oak Street African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She graduated from Peabody High School in the Class of 1938.

Mildred was a proficient, experienced seamstress and was employed by Thalhimers Department Store as head alterationist until her retired.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Edwina Pegram, Junius Davis, Ulysses Davis and Glaydora Harder.

Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband, Albert W. Coles; a son, Alan R. Clarke; stepson, James W. Coles; nieces, Brenda Chambliss and Rosalyn Thomas (John) of Boston, Ann Crosby (Terrance) and Vanessa (MacArthur) of Petersburg, Va.; several great-nieces and great-nephews; two godsons, Karon Winston and Scott Brown Jr.; her girls, Mary M. Fitzgerald (Horace), Mary Harriette Edmonds, Oriette W. Bellamy, Julia R. Bennett (Joseph) and Pheobe M. Brown; a host of other relatives and friends, to include Charles Hendricks and James White of California, Wanda and George Helms of Troy, N.Y., the Bennett family of Hopewell, Va., Ms. Nellie Boone of Maryland, Ms. Mary Wynn, Ms. Patricia (Pat) Bates, Wilbert Walker and Joe and Marian Moore, all of Petersburg, Va.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 25 W. Wythe St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Branch Griffin, pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the funeral establishment.

The family will also assemble 1:30 p.m. at 1142 E. Augusta Ave. and maybe contacted by calling 804-732-3030.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Coles at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Dec. 15 to Dec. 18, 2012.
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Dear Albert and Allen,

May the love of God grant you peace beyond understanding during this bereavement time.

Nellie Boone

January 3, 2013

Hello Alan,
You and your family have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May God grace you with comfort during this time.

Harold&Cassandra Little

December 23, 2012

Alan,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dear mother. God Bless!

Alfred & Carolyn Cobbs

December 22, 2012

Bro. Alllen:

Just wanted to reach out to you and your family to let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry to hear about the lost of your mother.

Bro. Chucky Wilson

December 20, 2012

Please accept my heart felt sympathy for the loss of your mother my brother. Remember the good she instilled in you that made you the man you are today. One Love !!!

Robert Gray

December 20, 2012

May the love of family and friends help you through your grief. Remembering the days on Ross Court.

James H. Byrd, Jr

December 20, 2012

Alan,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please take comfort in 23rd Division of Psalms. May God bless you and your family as you all go through this.

Frances Thorpe

December 20, 2012

Cousin Al.

Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family.

May it comfort you to know that we were very sorry to hear about Mildred.

You're in our thoughts now and in the days to come.

Loraine, Barbara Jean and Allison

December 19, 2012

Alan my deepest sympathy on the homegoing of your mother. Remember the beautiful moments you have of her and these memories will bring comfort. God bless.

Shirley Alexander

December 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jonnette Edmonds

December 19, 2012

I'm sorry to hear of the family's loss. I worked at Thalimers with Mrs Coles and she always had a kind work when I needed it. She was the sweetie person. What memories I have of her. She will truly be missed.

Crystal Lawrence

December 19, 2012

I convey my deepest condolence for your lost I wish you well

George Clark

December 18, 2012

To Mr. Coles, I am so sorry for your loss.. I will pray for God's comforting arms to surround you as you say good bye to your dear
wife..

To Alan Clark,
I will keep you in my prayers. No matter how old we are, when we lose a parent pain and sadness will follow. I am so sorry about your Mother's transition. You now have an eternal heavenly angel watching over you and your Step-Father.. Peace and Blessings to you both..

To my forever friend Jimmy, I am so sorry about your loss. I know that your Father will be able to lean on your strength. That is a very important place for you. God' s blessings on you all..

Marsha M. Meekins Cheatham

December 18, 2012

Our hearts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God Bless you all as you remember and pay tribute to such a beautiful life.

Katherine Kemp

December 18, 2012

Alan I wish you and your family peace and comfort during your time of bereavement. Peace and Blessings.

Tony Kemp

December 18, 2012

Cousin Al, I am at a loss for words to explain how much of a joy Mildred was to me. Just knowing she was always there for me in my times of need, will always reside in a special place in my heart. God Bless you and keep you and may heaven continue to smile upon you.

FREDERICK SR FITCH

December 18, 2012

With deepest sympathy and condolences. Mildred's smile, kindness and laughter will always remain in my heart. Nellie C. Boone (MD).

December 17, 2012

Alan, Brenda and Rozie, please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to you and your families.

Anne Pierce Peterson

December 16, 2012

rest in peace Ms. Coles

Linda Becker

December 16, 2012

Rest Peacefully Aunt Mildred.

Tracey Walker-Karim

December 16, 2012

Our most sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker and Family.

December 16, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jonnette Edmonds

December 16, 2012

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