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Daphne Coleman Obituary

Daphne B. Coleman

Daphne B. Coleman, born May 21, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Coleman; her son, William A. Coleman (Bill); and her daughter, Rebecca Lynn Coleman.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl D. Coleman (Minnie Coetzee), Laurie Coleman (Peter Savarino), Mark Coleman (Wenbren Coleman), and Catherine Robertson (Wesley Robertson); her grandchildren, Whitney Coleman (Johnny Goodwin), Paige Coleman, Addison Savarino, Pearson Savarino (Sophie Savarino), Sam Coleman, Elizabeth Robertson, William Robertson, and Andrew Robertson; and her great-grandchildren, Ainsley Goodwin and Ellis Goodwin.

There will be no service.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The News & Advance on Feb. 22, 2026.

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