Richmond, Virginia
COLES, Mrs. Gertrude, of Richmond, departed this life April 28, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Coles Sr.; one son, Samuel Coles Jr; one grand-daughter, Saida Coles; one sister, Alease Phillips; one brother, James Miles; one aunt, Rozella Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Martha Miles; and other relatives and friends, among them one devoted, Denise Lovick. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 noon, at Mt. Pero Baptist Church in Powhatan, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Patrick Bland, pastor, officiating. Interment Mt. Pero Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor
May 01, 2009 | Richmond, VA
To the Coles family
We were all blessed to have know Gertrude. She was an example of strenght, dignity, dedication to family and friends. She had a love of the beauty in nature. She was the best of the human spirit. We will miss her but will never forget her. We grieve with you.
Susan Gregory Cella and the Gregory Family
Susan Cella
May 01, 2009 | Richmond, VA
To the Coles Family
You have our deepest empathy, love and prayers. God Bless you all, knowing he knows what is best for all of us.
Louise H. Thomas and Family
May 01, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
May 01, 2009 | Richmond, VA
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor
April 29, 2009 | Richmond, VA
