Lucy Mae Coleman's Obituary
The late Mrs. Lucy Coleman, age 95; passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Lucy Coleman was born May 15, 1923 to the union of Robert Campbell and Ramona Dancy in Electric Mills, Mississippi. Lucy was baptized at Bodka Valley Missionary Baptist Church of Electric Mills, Mississippi; at an early age. Mrs. Lucy later moved to Jackson, MS where she met the late Clyde Coleman Sr. To their union four children were born. Mrs. Lucy moved to Muskegon, MI in the early 1950’s where she met William Shepherd and to that union a daughter was born. Mrs. Lucy worked at Lakos Sirloin and Tony’s Restaurant and she went on to retire from Tony’s Restaurant. Mrs. Lucy leaves to cherish her memories: one sister Mrs. Ledora Ward-Farrell; one son, Henery Wilson of Los Angeles, CA and foster son Roger Lee (Alice) Smith of Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Lucy also leaves one daughter, Beverly (Rodney) Hall of Muskegon, MI; a special daughter-in-law Donna Coleman of Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Lucy leaves behind a very dear friend Alberta Barnes of Muskegon, MI, who called her “My Lucy;” 26 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and 44 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Lucy also leaves behind God daughters Jackie Allen and Lydia Johnson and health care provider, granddaughter; Tanita Cooper and host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Lucy was preceded in death by husband Clyde Coleman Sr., two sons Jesse Coleman and Clyde Coleman Jr., one daughter Clynell Coleman, sister Molinda Palmer, grandson Raynard Coleman Sr. and dear friend Elizabeth Houston. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 18, 2019 at Angel Community Church (446 Ada Ave.). VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the Harbor Hospice Foundation will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210
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