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Betty COLEMAN Obituary
Betty L. Coleman
VIRDEN, IL – Betty L. Coleman, 81, of Virden, passed away Monday Feb. 16, 2015, at her home surround by her family.
Betty was born July 31, 1933, in Buffalo Hart, Ill., a daughter of Earnest and Hallie Harris. She married Leonard D. Coleman Jr. on June 20, 1953, in Springfield, Ill. Betty was a member of Prairie Temple Assembly of God Church in Virden, Ill.
Surviving Betty are her daughters, Tammy S. (Ben) Stetson of Virden, Ill., Ruth M. (Mark) Bedinghaus of Palmyra, Ill., and Ladonna F. (Walt) Austin of Virden, Ill.; sons, Tim R. Coleman of Virden, Ill., Lenny J. (Annette) Coleman of Auburn, Ill., Randy G. (Libby) Coleman of Divernon, Ill., and Kevin M. Coleman of Farmersville, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Peg (Clifford) Turner of Loami, Ill.; brother, George (Janice) Harris of Virden, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard D. Coleman Jr.; grandchildren, Jacob Clinton Austin and Randi Coleman; great-grandchild, Emily Hansen; sisters, Joann Sheets and Marjorie Lewis; and brothers, Carl and Earnest Harris.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home, the Rev. Terry Turner officiating. Burial will be at Union Chapel Cemetery in Girard, Ill.
Memorials may be made to: Prairie Temple Assembly of God Church in Virden, Ill., or The Virden Library.
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Judie and Julia Tomasko
March 1, 2015
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember being at the ball with her many times. I also remember her little pekenese.
Beth Brown
February 19, 2015
Prayers for the Coleman family.
Ron and Beth Brown
Anthony Harris
February 19, 2015
Yesterday I witnessed a truly amazing thing as I went to pay my respects to my aunt Betty and the Coleman family, what a miraculous thing aunt Betty and uncle Leonard have done, in every dark valley of my life they lead me in the light with a soft gentle voice. Yesterday I found that they are still doing this as I tried to comfort the family but they end up comforting me, I am truly humbled at the state of grace, amazing grace that each and every member of the Coleman family are in. Your mom and dad are truly a gift.
Carol McCue
February 18, 2015
Lenny and Annette: my sympathy at your loss. Please know that she and you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you His Peace and Comfort at this difficult time.
Angel Harris Bounds
February 18, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, Aunt Betty was a wonderful lady and will be missed.My Deepest condolences got to you all.
February 17, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your mother. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Art & Penny Karrick & family
Bill & Becky Delich
February 17, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Baggerly
February 17, 2015
Deepest Condolences on the Loss of your Mom
Love Carol (Lowery) Baggerly
Richard and Judy Zillion
February 17, 2015
Betty was such a kind and sweet lady. She loved her family very much. Didn't get to see her very often, but when we did, we always enjoyed our visits. Our sympathies and love go out to all of you.
Bobbie Berola
February 17, 2015
I was sorry to read of your loss of your Mother, Mrs. Coleman. When I worked in Auburn, I used to see your parents and I loved to visit with them. I am so sorry. Bobbie Boyd Berola
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