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Colleen Weissenborn Obituary

Colleen Kelley Weissenborn, 76, of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born in El Paso, TX, on November 5, 1948, to the late Donald E. and Patricia (O'Brien) Weissenborn. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gerry Coan, brother Brien Weissenborn, and siblings-in-law Carl Coan (Pat), Patsy Fitzmaurice (Frank), Ralph Coan, Joan Schumacher (John), Tom McCarthy, and Mary Josephine Coan. Kelley is survived by her daughter Katie Coan; sisters Casey Finn (Pat), Tina Villeneuve (Wayne), Moira McCormick (Rich); sisters-in-law Linda Weissenborn, Jessica Coan, Cathy McCarthy; brothers-in-law Tom Coan (Mary), John Coan (Debbie); and multiple generations of loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, 11 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1427 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2025.

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Kit Pope Schmeiser (O'Connell HS)

April 30, 2025

May special memories of Kelly surround each of you and bring comfort. It was a delight to see her at our Bishop O'Connell H.S. reunions and to reminiscence with her about those long ago days.

Barbara O´Connor Snyder

March 13, 2025

So sorry for your family´s loss.

Ashur & Mary McDuffie

March 6, 2025

Katie,

We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers during this time. Aunt Kelly was such a joy to sit and talk with. She will forever be with us.

God bless,

Assistant Principal Deitra Brady Pulliam

March 5, 2025

Katie,
I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss, and my thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate this period of grief.

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1500 W Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302

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1500 W Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302

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