Obituary of Virginia Kathleen Coleman

Virginia Kathleen Coleman passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 after a sudden illness with her family at her bedside. She was the 9th of 10 children born to William P. and Lily C. Carter in Finchley, Virginia and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a devoted military wife to the late Harold G. Coleman, Sr., MSGT (retired), following him on various tours through Europe, eventually settling in Pinewood, SC. She resided in the Sumter area until shortly after his death, moving to Columbia to be near family and take care of grandchildren. Her greatest joy was family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchild (not necessarily in that order). Her house was always open, where she enjoyed sharing a cup of coffee, a meal or offering a place to stay to anyone in her home. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, nine siblings and son-in-law, Rick Salane. She is survived by her children, Patsy Pennell, Diane Salane, Harold Coleman, Jr (Holly), Sheila Coleman, Bobbie Sonefeld (Steve), Bob Coleman, Clay Coleman (Tammy), grandchildren, Morgan Parker, Jessica Dean, Ashley Coleman, Trey Coleman, Robert Coleman, Richard Salane, Alison Coleman, Coleman Sonefeld, Clay Coleman, Jr., Trevor Sonefeld, Aubrey Coleman, Charly Grace Coleman and one great grandchild, Tripp Coleman. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday at Pinewood Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of Clay Coleman, 2165 Lloyd Drive, until 6 P.M. At request of the family, please no flowers or plants. Memorials may be made to a children’s charity of one’s choice. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Please refrain from wearing fragrances to the funeral service. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-3986.