Lillie Jacobs Coleman passed peacefully at her home in Portsmouth, VA on June 6, 2020. She was born in Burgaw, North Carolina on September 18, 1921 to Anguish Jacobs and Hattie Merritt. She was predeceased by her husband George Coleman. She leaves to cherish her memories three daughters: Joyce Dudley (Monroe), Diana Coleman, and Sharon Coleman. She will be dearly missed by her 6 grandchildren: Dennis Dudley, JoAnn Wilson (Darren), Donna Everett (Reginald), Dianne Dudley (Willie), April Kennedy, and Kameke Mojica (Nicholas); 10 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren and one godson Tyrone Goodwyn. She has now passed the baton.
Lillie Mae Coleman
Viewing
Friday, June 12, 2020
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Service
Saturday, June 13, 2020
11:00am
Noble Street Baptist Church
100 Noble Street
Portsmouth, VA 23702
Interment
Roosevelt Memorial Park
1101 Campostella Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance
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Gloria Hester says
June 10, 2020 at 6:15 pmYou have 96 years to reflect on her beautiful smile, her sweet spirit and her calming demeanor. Yes, she will be truly missed, however, we must live so that one day we will be together again. I know it will be hard. Seek God for your comfort and know that God will give you the strength to get through this very difficult time. We are definitely praying for the family. Our deepest sympathy, Stanley & Gloria Hester
George & Pamela Easter says
June 11, 2020 at 9:49 amMay God’s love bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ray and Marion Smith Sr says
June 11, 2020 at 12:53 pmPlease accept our sincere condolences and prayers on the passing of your moms and grandmother. We pray for peace and comfort for you all, knowing that God kept her for many years for an awesome, productive and loving like. She resting in his arm and you all should be proud in how you made her years full of happiness.
Ray and Marion Smith Sr.
Ray and Marion Smith Sr says
June 11, 2020 at 12:55 pmPlease accept our sincere condolences and prayers on the passing of your moms and grandmother. We pray for peace and comfort for you all, knowing that God kept her for many years for an awesome, productive and loving life. She’s resting in his arms and you all should be proud in how you made her years full of happiness.
Ray and Marion Smith Sr.
Anne Faulks says
June 12, 2020 at 6:15 pmMay God’s love bring peace and comfort during this difficult time. Aunt Lillie will surely be missed by all of us. I will continue to pray for strength for all.