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Gary, Indiana
May 18, 1950 – Oct 16, 2024
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Patsy Coleman was born May 18, 1950, in Gary, IN to the late Henry and Victoria Simmons. She was a 1968 graduate of Roosevelt High School and continued her education at Indiana University where she obtained her masters. Patsy was employed for over 40 years and retired from Gary Community Schools.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to Alvah Coleman. This union was blessed with two children.
Patsy accepted the Lord at an early age and was affectionately known to many. She obtained her ministerial credentials and Certified Chaplaincy and was a woman of prayer that encouraged others often.
She devoted her life to traveling and teaching the word of God and winning the lost to Christ.
On October 16th Patsy made her transition to be eternally with the Lord. She is preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Patsy leaves to cherish her memory: husband Alvah Coleman, brother Arthur Simmons, sister Lynn Turner; 2 children Byron Coleman and Tiffany Coleman; 5 grandchildren; Darshaun Coleman, Jayla Borgan, Dakari Coleman, Isaiah Shannon, Mekhi Coleman; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5
Read MoreThank you for being such a great teacher and for helping the lives of your students, rest in peace, Mrs. Coleman.
Jamese Ligon-Hmaide
December 03, 2024 | Louisville, KY | Student
Sorry for your lost may God be with u and family.
Dorothy Law
November 01, 2024 | Gary, IN | Acquaintance
Mrs. Colemanone of the most firm, but fair educators I ever had. Thank you! Rest in peace Ma’am.
Brycen Garner
October 30, 2024 | Indianapolis | Student
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Germel Brodie
October 30, 2024 | Student
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Irvin Johnson
October 26, 2024 | Dallas, TX | Classmate
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Irvin Johnson
October 26, 2024 | Dallas, TX | Friend
My condolences to the Simmons and Coleman families. Patsy was a beautiful and very kind classmate.
Linda L Johnson
October 26, 2024 | Gary, IN | Classmate
Alvah My condolences to your family and friends of Patsy Ann Coleman,sorry for your loss.May your wife and best friend Rest in Peace.
Jerome Hicks
October 25, 2024 | Gary, IN | Friend
A wonderful person we worked together at Morris Cerullo as ushers a and fellowship and talked on the phone. Rest in peace I will miss you.
Dolores McBride
October 25, 2024 | Sacramento, CA | Friend