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Dorothy Coleman Obituary

DERBY-Coleman, Dorothy Elizabeth age 101, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Visitation 2-8 pm, Sunday, October 27, with family greeting friends 4-6 pm, funeral service 10 am Monday, October 28, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Wells; first husband, Clarence Crumrine; second husband, Carol E. Coleman; son, Daniel L. Crumrine; daughter, Beverly Ann Duff; grandson, John Daniel Duff; 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Survivors include her brother, Virgil Wells (Alice), of Boring, OR; sister, Shirley Blake, of Laramie, WY; grandchildren, Jerry Duff, of Derby, Brad Young (Angela), and Kelly Hanuska (Bill); numerous extended family. A memorial has been established with Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E Rockhill St #403, Wichita, KS 67206. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2019.

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Leslie

October 27, 2019

I'm offering my heartfelt condolences. She was a great woman who left behind a great family.

October 25, 2019

My heartfelt condolences. As you honor a life well lived, may your hearts be filled with joy and laughter of happy times shared with Dorothy. May your treasured memories bring you joy and peacce.

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Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

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28

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037

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