Catherine P. Coleman 1937-2021

Mrs. Coleman was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Luverne, Ala., a daughter of Thorton Sr. and Mary McBride Perkins. She married the love of her life, John Coleman Sr., May 24, 1959, and he passed away Aug. 6, 2017.

She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she served in the usher, mission, culinary staff and Adult Choir ministries. She enjoyed cooking, doing arts and crafts, taking pictures, sewing, singing, and belonging to the Eastern Star. She really enjoyed being with her grandchildren and attending all of their athletic functions.

She had been employed at Packard Electric for 30 years.

She is survived by her son, John H. Coleman Jr. of Pooler, Ga.; a daughter in Christ, Vanessa Perkins of Texas; three sisters, Ilene Willingham Bishop, Annie Grace Green and Mae Stallworth; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Perkins; two grandchildren, Jayshawn Coleman of Las Vegas, Nev. and Johnae Coleman of Youngstown; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and her New Hope Baptist Church family.

Besides her parents, and husband, John Sr., of 58 years, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Cecil Jeff Perkins, Thornton Lee Perkins and Willie Frank Perkins; and sisters, Ethel Dean Parm and Bertha Mae Nevels.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021, at New Hope Baptist Church. Due to the pandemic and for the safety of others, guests are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m.

Arrangements were entrusted to L.E. Black Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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