BORN

1925

DIED

2015

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Dorothy Coleman Obituary

Dorothy Coleman 89 passed March 27, 2015 at Methodist Hospital Southlake surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born November 4, 1925 to the late Will (Buster) & Esther Williams. She was a member of Open Door COGIC. She was preceded in death by parents, siblings Willie Williams and Martha Young. She leaves to cherish her memory loving daughter Johnetta Williams; brothers Roosevelt Johnson & Don Ward; grandchildren Chalonda (Anthony) Ferguson, Sammetra (Clarence) Royster, David Boone, Jr.; great grandchildren Kourtney, Kaylan, Kristan and Clarence IV; special great grandson and caregiver Mario Mosley Jr.; niece Estherett (Anthony) Ponton; special friends Herman & Lucille Nunn, Alexander & Ernestine McKay and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday April 4, 2015 from 9-12 noon with funeral services to follow at 12 noon all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Rev. Eddie Chandler officiating. Interment Oak Hill.

Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2015.
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Johnetta all of us are like Family; So know you are not alone We are here for you linda/ Jeanette love you

April 3, 2015

TO THE ENTIRE COLEMAN FAMILY; Your Mom was so Special to You(johnetta) and the rest of the family; I remember Ms Coleman back in the day when we all grew up on Adams Street, Fun times Iam sure you have lots of happy memories that will keep you and your daughters/ grandchildren smiling' She is in a Better Place Now" Someday We Will See her Again Keeping the Family in My Prayers Dyson Family

jeanette

April 3, 2015

Please be encouraged and know that absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. A mother love is more precious than gold. But God is in control and she is now at peace. I pray for you and your family that joy will be restored and memory of her love will live forever in your heart.

Qwinellia Taylor

April 3, 2015

Johnetta, I am very sorry for your lost, You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Be strenghten knowing that Jesus said in His Word that He will prepare a place and that where He is we may be also.

Debbra Gilbert-Shelton

April 2, 2015

Lake County Clerk Michael A. Brown would like to send his heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of Ms. Dorothy Coleman's life with you and in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.

Michael A. Brown Lake County Clerk

April 2, 2015

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