Mary Elizabeth Coleman was born to Charlie Lewis and Estell Coleman on September 17, 1927 in Mineral, Virginia.

She accepted Christ at an early age and remained a faithful member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church well into her later years. She graduated from Spotsylvania County Public Schools and later returned to Louisa County where she was employed for many years as a domestic worker. Carrying out duties as a talented seamstress and skillful cook, she was best known for the buttermilk biscuits she made from scratch and her homemade blackberry roll.

After retiring, she became a devoted caregiver to the elderly and opened her home to neighborhood children and became the only babysitter that her devoted granddaughters, Cindy and Di'Andra would ever know.  Mary is affectionately known in the community for having a sweet spirit, sharing a pleasant smile, and for the kindness she showed to everyone who crossed her path.

Mary was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers: David Gunnet Coleman, Jr. & Arthur Jerome Coleman; and two sisters: Cora Lee Coleman-Hunter & Dorothy Howard Coleman.  She was the loving mother to nine grateful children: Benjamin Coleman (Sybil); Bertha Barney (Thomas); Pearl Edith Coleman; and David Lee Coleman all of Mineral, Virginia. Leon Coleman (Sullie) and Mary Ann Scott (Israel) both of Waldorf, Maryland; Mary Jane Brobbey (Edward) of Fluvanna, Virginia; Eldora Faye James (Devin) of Fairmont Heights, Maryland; and Elnora Mae Carroll (Robert— fiancé, deceased) of Waldorf, Maryland. She is also survived by two nephews: Jerry Coleman (Carolyn) of Washington, D.C. & Michael Coleman of North Carolina and one niece Rosa Coleman-White of Morgantown, North Carolina.

Mary resided with her devoted daughter, Pearl—who served as her primary caregiver and she was also blessed with a dedicated nursing assistant, Kimberly Houchens.  On the morning of Sunday, March 3, 2019, she earned her angel wings and made a peaceful transition to her heavenly resting place after 91 blessed years. Her legacy lives on through 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins & family friends who will cherish the memories of a life well-lived.