of Tampa, FL
September 11, 1932 - September 6, 2021
With profound appreciation for a long and wonderful life, we announce the passing of Helen Cora Coleman, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on September 6, 2021. A long-time resident of West Memphis, she left us while sleeping peacefully at her home in Tampa, Florida. Helen was 88 years old, and predeceased by her loving husband, Tommy J. Coleman, who passed in 2013.
Helen was born on September 11, 1932 in Marvell, Arkansas to George Fowler and Mary Scott Fowler. While he was home on leave from the Navy, she met her loving husband Tommy J. Coleman, and she had eyes for no other since that fateful day. Married in 1951, they moved to West Memphis shortly after to start their family. Helen served as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, medical receptionist for Dr. Ford and Dr. Ferguson's OB practice and collection agent for both Dr.'s Scott and Deborah Ferguson.
Helen was the beloved mother of Mike Coleman (Fran), Donna Coleman Brooks (Steve) and Tommy J. Coleman Jr., the proud grandmother of Ginger Coleman, Matthew (Deborah) and Brian (Mary Ellen) Brooks, and loving great grandmother to Alex Hill, Sean Dwyer and Bella, Beau, Samson, and Delia Brooks. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers George, Maxwell and Jimmy Fowler, her sisters Mary Neill, Genelia O'Gara and Anne Charlton, as well as her grandson Ryan Coleman.
Helen lived a full life as a wonderful wife, mother, volunteer, and dedicated employee. She loved to cook for her family, and especially enjoyed fishing with her husband and grandchildren at Horseshoe Lake. Helen was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Robert E. Spillman Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star while living in West Memphis, and upon relocating to Florida, she was a Charter Member of the Deltona Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #326.
Most of all she loved her family and friends and instilled strong values in her children and grandchildren that have served them well. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Helen was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in West Memphis. A celebration of her life will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 201 Pine Street, West Memphis, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, viewing from 10:00 am to 10:30 am with service to follow at 10:30 am. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lifepath Hospice of Tampa, Florida (ChaptersHealth.org/for-volunteers-donors/personal-giving).
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Theresa Behe
Thursday, September 30, 2021
I will always love and cherish this dear sweet lady, Every time I would see Helen she would make me smile, I loved her so very much, She was a charter member of the order of Eastern Star.
I will always love you Mom Helen and keep you close to my heart
I know that she is watching over each and everyone of us
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
much love
Theresa Behe
Deborah Conlee
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Donna, Mike and Tommy, I feel this pain of losing your precious Mama on this earth. The thing that sustains us us knowing where she is today. I loved her so much and was so grateful to be able to see her a few years ago when she came to Arkansas with Mike. I love y'all.
Betsy mckeeby
Monday, September 13, 2021
Donna, i am sorry for the pain but am so happy for all the beautiful memories that will remain forever and for the legacy of caring lives that remain to bring light to others. Prayers for comfort and peace. Betsy
Ken Daws
Monday, September 13, 2021
Tommy, you and your family are in my prayers. The Bible states that God is with us even in our most difficult times.
Sharon Morgan
Sunday, September 12, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of Nene Helen’s passing. She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother and I know everyone loved her. I know she will be missed by all.
I’ll keep her family in my prayers during this difficult time.
DavidBoston
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Tommy, Judy and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Nannette & OD Baker
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Donna & family, I just loved your sweet Mother. I know what you’re going through.
God draws close to the broken hearted. Rest assured that he is holding y’all!
Betsy Coleman Baker
Saturday, September 11, 2021
In honor of a life well lived, my sweet Aunt Helen, always my admired and favorite aunt, I will be with your precious loved ones and my cousins, to honor and celebrate you. Thank you for many happy childhood memories!
Robert E Fowler
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Loving memory of a cherished Aunt.
Lindy Housson
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Tommy, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You are in my prayers.