Carrie Lee Coleman

Memorial Reflections

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.
- 2 Timothy 4:7–8

Mrs. Carrie Lee Ellerbe Coleman was born on August 10, 1928, in Maxton, North Carolina to the late Will and Johnsie Ellerbe.

On October 30, 2025, she entered into her eternal rest at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

During her early years, she attended school in Maxton, North Carolina, where she later graduated. Carrie Lee worked hard to support her family throughout her life. During the summers, she was employed at RJ Reynolds, and after many years of dedicated service, she retired from the Converse Shoe Factory. A passionate gardener, she took great pride in her beautiful flower garden. Family meant everything to her, and she especially cherished the joy of large family gatherings.

At a very early age, Carrie Lee accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at Mill Branch Baptist Church. Under the leadership of the late Marvin Ford, she served in the capacity of Deaconess, member of the vocal choir, usher board and she was a devout Sunday School attendee. She was adamant about being on time for Sunday School and was often the first person to arrive. She was the oldest surviving original member of Mill Branch Baptist Church.

She was married to the late Hubert Coleman on October 9th, 1945, at the marriage chapel in Dillon, SC. They were blessed to have sixty-five years of marriage.

From this union, ten children were born. Most of her working career was spent at Converse Manufacturing in Lumberton, NC, from which she retired in 1990 after working for thirty-five years.

Preceding her in death was her husband Hubert Coleman, Sr., five children: Herland Coleman, Gloria Jean Bethea, Michael Coleman, Hubert Coleman, Jr and Geraldine Venable. Three grandchildren: Loretta Coleman, Edward Devante Hill, and Tanya Graham. Two brothers: Lonnie and Jessie Ellerbe. Six sisters: Annie Margaret, Lillie Pearl, Willie Mae, Sallie Juanita, Lucy, and Sarah.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory: Three daughters: Peggy Ann Coleman of Newark, NJ; Debra Evans (James Franklin) of Fairmont, NC; Brenda Bethea (Leo) of Fuquay Varina, NC; Ronald Coleman of Lumberton, NC; and Eric Coleman of Charlotte, NC.

Eight grandchildren: Doris Hill, Cherie Gerald, Stephanie Regina Bethea White, Hubert Coleman, III, Tanya Rich, Carol Walters, Torrie Evans, Quentin Terrell Givens, nine great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.