Janice Coleman Polly

Janice Coleman Polly obituary

Janice Coleman Polly

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St. Patrick

175 St. Patrick St, McEwen, TN 37101

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11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick

175 St. Patrick St, McEwen, TN 37101

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12:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Cemetery

175 St. Patrick St, McEwen, TN 37101

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Janice Polly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Luff-Bowen Funeral Home - McEwen on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Janice Coleman Polly, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on August 16, 1946, in Dickson, TN to the late Winnie Lagan Coleman and Thomas "Whiz" Coleman. Janice's life was a testament to her loving nature, her deep-seated faith, and her unwavering friendliness that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Janice was a faithful, lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was an avid reader and a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Wayne Polly (Angie) of Houston, TX and John Polly (Trish) of Hurricane Mills, TN; grandchildren, Develin Polly, Cheyenne Lee, and Trey Polly; great grandchildren, Arlene Shepard and baby Levi Crews; brothers, Terry Coleman (Joanie) of McEwen, TN and Phillip Coleman (Venita) of McEwen, TN; special cousin and friend, Mary Margaret Lagan; sister-in-law, Diane Coleman; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Along with her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Polly, Sr. and brother, Tommy Coleman.

A visitation for Janice will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McEwen, TN, beginning at 10:00 A.M. until the time of the mass at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Luff-Bowen Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting our website at luffbowen.com.

9729 Highway 70 East, McEwen, TN 37101

931-582-6271

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Upcoming Events

Aug

12

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick

175 St. Patrick St, McEwen, TN 37101

Send Flowers

Aug

12

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick

175 St. Patrick St, McEwen, TN 37101

Send Flowers

Aug

12

Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Cemetery

175 St. Patrick St, McEwen, TN 37101

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.