Agnes Coleman Obituary

Agnes P. Coleman NORFOLK - Agnes P. Coleman, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the age of 94. Agnes was formerly of Norfolk, residing in Timonium, Md. Agnes will be remembered with love and affection by her family and friends. Agnes was born on Chincoteague Island, Va., the daughter of the late Daniel James Pettit and Hallie Jester Pettit. She grew up in Sign Post on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was a graduate of Beacon College in Wilmington, Del. With her Navy husband she lived in Lewes, Del., San Diego, Calif., Honolulu, Hawaii, San Francisco, Seattle, and Corpus Christi, Texas, before coming to Norfolk in 1947. Agnes was a member of many organizations and churches. She was a member of the Sign Post United Methodist Church in Sign Post, Va., and an associate member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church in Norfolk. She was a member of Unit 60, Ocean View, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association for more than 50 years and was Past Regional President, East Coast, of that organization. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3160, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 327, a member of the P.T. Boats, and a member of the Ocean View Democratic and Social Club. Agnes was a Pearl Harbor survivor and a member of Chapter 2 of the Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association. Agnes was even a member of the Red Hat Society. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, William J. "Red" Coleman; her daughter, Mary Jane Coleman; her sisters, Ethel P. Chesser and Frances P. Rainbolt; and her brothers, Arthur and Thomas Pettit. Agnes is survived by her loving son, Dan Coleman and his wife Sandy of Timonium, Md.; dear sisters Joyce P. Caulk of Easton, Md., Geraldine P. Bowden of Newport News, Va.; beloved brother, Edwin Henry Pettit of Delaware; cherished grandmother of Suzi Ducker of Los Angeles, Laura Lackten of Corona, Calif., and Brendan and Devin Coleman of Timonium, Md. The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road), Timonium, MD 21093 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be celebrated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Coleman's name to the Sign Post United Methodist Church, 3089 Flemming Road, New Church, VA 23415. A guestbook is available at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Agnes Coleman

10 Entries

Doreen Huylebroeck

November 8, 2009

My condolences to Dan and his family on the loss of such a special lady. I have had the privilege of knowing Agnes for many years through the Ladies Auxiliary of the FRA and I am saddened of her loss. She was a special friend and will be missed by everyone that knew her and she was indeed a cornerstone of the LA FRA. My prayers are with her family and friends.

Diane Disney

November 5, 2009

Dear Dan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. She was a special lady. May time ease your sorrow and may beautiful memories of your times together bring you comfort and peace.
Diane Disney

Susie Silva Steinmetz

November 4, 2009

Dan and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories and time spent with your mother/grandmother. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Nancy Morrow

November 4, 2009

What a dear and sweet lady, Agnes was to all the LAFRA. She will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Another star is shinning in Heaven tonight.
In Loyality, Protection and Service,
Nancy L Morrow, PRPSC

November 3, 2009

Dan and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sheila Exum

Charlie Walker

November 2, 2009

Dear Dan, Sandy, Brendan, and Devin,

Tonight I was saddened to get a copy of the e-mail about Mom/Grandmom Coleman's death. I'm so sorry I never got to meet her. Her e-mails, sent well into her 90s, and her submission to the Norfolk newspaper about her Pearl Harbor experience made her sound like a fascinating, sharp, dynamic person. Her final home in Maryland was, alas, short, but I know you got to spend some precious time with her and will cherish the wonderful memories you have of her. My thoughts are with you and your relatives, and I send you my love and sympathy. Charlie

Alex Haar

November 2, 2009

My name is Alex Haar (Virginia Beach, VA), son of Phyllis Creteau Haar (1941-2006), who was, in turn, the daughter of Margaret Marie Pettit (1913-1995; formerly Margaret Marie Creteau) and Charles Henry Creteau (1895-1954). My grandparents Creteau were wonderful, close friends of "Red" and Agnes in San Diego in the 1940's. In fact, my grandmother and her second husband (after the death of Charles) would remain friends with the Colemans in Norfolk for the next many decades. After my grandfather Creteau died, my grandmother moved my mother and herself back to Norfolk (circa 1954) to be closer to family and friends--especially her best friend, Agnes. I believe that my mother and my grandmother actually lived with Agnes for a short period in Norfolk around 1954-55 before they could secure a house of their own, although my memory on the subject is not what it should be. In 1960, my grandmother married James Leslie Pettit (1905-1996) who was also an active member in (among other things) Ocean View Fleet Reserve Branch 60. My grandmother continued to be involved with the Ladies Auxilliary with Agnes. Although I wasn't born until 1972, I do think I met the Colemans a few times in my youth. I do remember my grandfather Pettit talking fondly of "Red," and of course, my grandmother loved Agnes dearly. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the services in MD. My sincere condolences to Agnes' family and to her beloved friends, far and wide.

Lisa Sheldon

November 2, 2009

Dan & Sandy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. As you know Mrs. Coleman meant the world to us. Please let us know if you need anything.

Lee, Lisa, Blake & Taylor

November 2, 2009

Agnes was a wonderful lady and a special friend. I will miss her so very much. To her wonderful family, Dan, Sandy, and the boys, I send my heartfelt sympathy.

Love,

Ronnie Teixeira

P.S.ll/2/09 Arrived home from my sons home in Richmond 1 hr. ago after being gone afew days.

Deanna Ferguson

November 2, 2009

May you find comfort in the thought that sorrow, grief and woe are sent into our lives sometimes to help our souls to grow. For through the depths of sorrow comes understanding love and peace and truth and comfort sent from God above.

Sincerely,

Deanna Ferguson
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