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Barbara Coleman Obituary
Indianapolis - Barbara "Bobby" Sims Coleman passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019 in Conroe, Texas surrounded by family. She lived life to its fullest through traveling, shopping, social clubs, and spending time with her family and friends. Bobby worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker at Larue Carter Memorial Hospital and as Chief Social Worker at the Riley Child Psychiatry Clinic.
She and her husband, Julian, who passed away recently, moved to Texas in April of this year to be closer to family. She is survived by her sons, Julian (Denise), Hugh (Tanya), and Mark (Marlo) and their families.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery located at 700 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. She will be laid to rest next to her husband following the Service.
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Rachelle and Philip Prevost
October 7, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that we will keep you and your family in prayer. Be blessed.
Children's Bureau Auxiliary Fashion Show on May 9, 2018
Ann Frick
October 4, 2019
Always a Children's Bureau supporter and making a difference for vulnerable children and families.
Photo taken 5/9/18 at CBA fashion show. We will miss you.
Janet Anderson
October 2, 2019
So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. I worked with her at Riley for several years and she was such a classy woman. The world is a much poorer place without her.
Joan Horner Orton
September 30, 2019
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother,Bobby. You have our sympathy. Horner, Orton and Renfro families. Indianapolis, In
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