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Jeanne Clarke Hodges Coulter

Jeanne Coulter Obituary

Jeanne Clarke Hodges Coulter, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years, the Honorable Jack B. Coulter; and her parents, J. Cutchin Hodges and Ina Cleveland Hodges. Surviving are her children, David C. Coulter and wife, Susan, Philip C. Coulter and wife, and Linda, Kathryn C. Temple and husband, Ben; her sister, Mary Elizabeth McAden and husband, H. Wesley McAden, of Lancaster, Va.;. and her grandchildren, Margaret A. Coulter, David Andrew Coulter, Christopher C. Coulter, Jonathan B. Coulter, Mathew D. Coulter, Kathryn C. Temple, Mary Kimball Temple, James H. Mullens IV, and Nathan R. Mullens. Jeanne grew up as a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was married there in 1945. She was a proud graduate of the old Jefferson High School from which she graduated and loved. After attending Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C., she lived with Jack as a Navy wife in San Diego and Boston. Together they returned to Roanoke in 1949. Jeanne was a member of the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley and Daughters of the American Revolution. She worked as a secretary for many years at Wasena Elementary School. Traveling with her husband and friends many summers throughout Europe gave her an appreciation of the wonderful qualities of life the Roanoke Valley offered. An avid bridge player she enjoyed the company of many close friends of whom she thought so dearly. A loving and supportive mother who always listened well and gave sage advice Jeanne will be missed by all. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. A memorial service celebrating her life and resurrection will be held 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. George Anderson and Gerald Carter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National D-Day Foundation in Bedford, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2010.

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George 'Butch' Cook

February 1, 2010

Phillip,
I just found out about your Mom. I'm so sorry I didn't get to attend her service and express my condolences in person. Donna and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and comfort you and your family.

Gail Lambert

January 18, 2010

My children were students at Wasena School when Mrs. Coulter was the school secretary. She was the most gracious and competent woman I think I've ever met. Nell Walters was school principal when my oldest entered Wasena, and I assumed that Jeanne Coulter, like Nell Walters, had dedicated her life completely to Wasena School, making it an outstanding school with many extraordinary alumni from over the years. So I was surprised to find out (she never mentioned it) that she was married to Judge Jack Coulter, was the mother of three wonderful children and active in the DAR. She was truly a member of "The Greatest Generation" and left this spot of God's earth a more gracious and welcoming place.

Mike Airheart

January 16, 2010

Kathy, David and Phillip,

Please know your childhood neighbor and friend is thinking of you in this time of loss. It is like yesterday that I was in your diveway on Carolina Avenue begging for another ride on your self-built go-cart. Your mom and dad were very much a part of my childhood memories (particularly at Crystal Spring Elementary and coaching sandlot baseball at South Roanoke Park) and very close friends of my parents. I feel blessed to have visited with your mom (and Kathy) at my sister's wedding (Mary) in May of last year. Please take care.

robert clarke

January 13, 2010

It was wonderful to meet all of you. I was sad that it took an event like this to finally meet all of you, but better late than never. I recall as a child whenever any of the Hodges or Coulters would call my very special Mother Ruth it made her so happy. I recall Jack Coulter calling about a display honoring the Roanoke soldiers killed in WW11. My father was Robert Monroe Clarke and lost his life serving in the South Pacific. That call made Mom very happy. Think about what we can all do each day to make someone happy. Just little things to us, but big to someone else. [email protected]
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Michael Bentley

January 12, 2010

I just learned of Jeanne's death and send my heartfelt sympathy to her family. I taught at Wasena School when Loetta Horton and Jack Ramey were principals there and Jeanne was the school secretary. I recall her gracious smile and her endless patience as well as her competence and efficiency at all the tasks related to that key role. I have thought of her many times since those years. May she rest in peace and may her offspring always remember what a wonderful person she was, a person who blessed many lives.

Sue Pigg

January 11, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of your loved one. I know you already miss her. Jean was the secretary / office manager at Wasena Elementary School when I first began my teaching career in the late 70s (& I was a late comer to the profession). She was a kind, warm, gracious, patient, lovely lady who was a great help to all who came in contact with her.
Sincerely,
Sue C. Pigg
Virginia Beach, VA

January 9, 2010

We have had a saying at our house for over thirty years: "He's so nice, he's almost as nice as David Coulter". In getting to know Mrs. Coulter better since she came to live at Brandon Oaks, it is clear why she has such a nice family. It was always a joy to see her when I would be there. She was such a positive, caring and gracious lady, and I know she will be greatly missed.

Ann Holland
Jacksonville, FL

diane dehaven

January 6, 2010

Phillip & family, I will always remember her coming into the bank with your dad & him driving her nuts when he would pull his tie out so I could see what design it had on it...she was too cute...She & your dad are both very special people and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Diane DeHaven

Roanoke City Retired Educators Association

January 6, 2010

We appreciate so much Jeanne's service to the Roanoke City Schools.

John S. Koehler, Corresponding Secretary, SRCBA

January 5, 2010

On behalf of the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association, I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Coulter family.

January 4, 2010

Kathryn, Phillip & David,

We love you and are lifting you up in prayer.

Susan & Jerry Smith
Greensboro, NC

January 4, 2010

Kathy,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Lucian and Tammy

January 4, 2010

Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing... you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
xoxo,
debbie grim wilburn

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