Mildred Coleman

Mildred Coleman NORFOLK -Mildred Coleman, 90, of the 900 block of Anna St., passed into eternal peace Sunday, May 23, 2010. She entered this life July 28, 1919 to the late Robert and Irene Sommerville. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, George Coleman Sr.; son, George Coleman Jr.; daughter, Shirley Thomas; four brothers, John, Robert, William and Lawrence Sommerville; sister, Blanche Stovall; and grandson, George Foy Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Ervin Coleman; six daughters, Evelyn McElrath, Carolyn Coleman, Irene Foy (George), Brenda Bellamy (Octavious), Sandra Speller (Bobby), and Yvette Chavis (Michael); one sister, Evelyn Comer; two sister-in laws, Airye and Elaine Sommerville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St. The Rev. Nathaniel Roberson will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at 990 Anna St. one hour prior to service for procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneral service.com.