of Little Rock, AR
August 3, 1943 - July 16, 2020
Kay Goodwin Coleman, of Little Rock, was called home to be with her Lord on July 16, 2020. Born in Olena, AR on August 3, 1943, she lived in numerous Arkansas towns growing up. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1965 where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Mortarboard Society. Once her children were somewhat grown, she went back to college and received a master's degree in School Counseling at the University of Central Arkansas.
Kay was a devoted wife and mother. She touched many lives during her educational career as an English teacher and counselor. An active member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, she loved playing piano, participating in choir, and teaching classes. She was an excellent hostess - she and her husband graciously opened their home on many occasions for dinner parties or drop-ins. She welcomed the opportunity to create original centerpieces and cook a wonderful meal for others. An avid collector, she loved to frequent estate sales to look for antiques. Her friends often went ''˜shopping' in her garage. After running out of room in the house for her many collectibles, she opened and maintained an antique booth at Fabulous Finds. Generous to a fault, she was known for pulling out gifts in August that were meant for Christmas from her well-stocked gift closet(s), full of bargains and surprises.
Kay was preceded in death by her father, Harry O. Goodwin, her mother Mary Mae Goodwin, and her brother, Jim Goodwin. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Darrel Coleman of Little Rock, her sister, Jane Davis of Ft. Smith, her daughter Kathy McLendon of Waco, TX, and her son, Greg Coleman and his wife Danielle of Frisco, TX, and her 8 grandchildren whom she adored: Cole, Kaytlin, and Pierce McLendon; Emma, Jack and Lizzie Coleman and Palmer and Beatrice Tochterman.
A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 on July 22, 2020 at Morrison Cemetery in Crawford County. A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72205.
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10 Condolence(s)
Sarah Rians, PHBC
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
All the family are in my prayers. Our Church members will miss her smile and her voice in Choir.
Rusty Jones
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Darrel, so sad to hear of Kay’s passing. She touched so many people. She had a special place in Dad and Mom’s heart. Mom wants you to know her prayers are being sent, as well as from all of us Jones kids.
Cloddy Williams
Thursday, July 23, 2020
To Kathy McLendon and Coleman Family, may God comfort you with his love and peace in your time of loss. May He bless you with wonderful memories of Kay Goodwin Coleman to cherish for a life time.
Praying with and for you!
Cloddy
Deborah McAfee
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
What a joy it was to know Kay through our church activities. Love to the family.
JANICE H. GOODWIN
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE FOR YOU ALL,
GOD BLESS YOU! JANICE
Janice Harris Goodwin
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
My heart is broken with sadness, BUT, WE WILL MERT AGAIN! WHAT A DAY OF REJOICING THAT WILL BE!
Love you, AUNT KAY, JANICR
Barbara Woodring
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Oh how I loved my Aunt Kay. I have a rich storehouse of treasured memories of Aunt Kay. She made a mark on my life and I will always love her. She was the hostess of hostesses! We have lots of family Christmas traditions that found their start at her house. She liked antiquing and shopping, recipes and cooking. She had a thing for collections and decorating. She could pen a poem or clever story and loved family history and connections. Aunt Kay had a special closet where she tucked away good buys and surprises! She was generous to a fault and would often pull out gifts in August that were really meant for Christmas! Visiting Aunt Kay always made you feel loved and special. When I file through my recipe box, there is Aunt Kay. When I look at the odd collection of stitch work on my half bath wall, there is Aunt Kay. When I set the dining table and add a centerpiece, I think of Aunt Kay. I have beautiful daisies that bloom in June, they were from Aunt Kay's yard.
Uncle Darrel, Kathy, and Greg I love you and am hurting for you and with you.
Marietta Hurley
Monday, July 20, 2020
I remember Kay at Marshall School! In grade 8 she was voted most beautiful! In grade 9 she was voted most beautiful and was selected Jr High Halloween Queen! She was very active in school activities and the community! Her mother was a substitute teacher I the school system! I graduated In 1958, when Kay finished grade 9 so I lost touch with the family! She was a beautiful soul ! So sorry for your loss!â¤ï¸
Dennis and Carolyn Smith
Monday, July 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies and love is sent to you and family. If I could recall about 10 years I would be at Morrison's cemetery for the funeral. God bless you all.
Dennis and Carolyn
Linda Cooper
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Dear Darrell and Family
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet wife Kay. She was a dear cousin and we had many fun times together at grandmother and granddad Goodwin's house, mainly during the holidays. I remember visiting Kay and family when they lived in Marshall , AR. We would sings songs together and she would play the piano too . One song stands out in my mind was the ''On Mockingbird Bird Hill "song, Her parents would have her stand up and perform it solo first and then we would sing it together. She had the voice of an angel and now she is singing with the angels in heaven. our thoughts and prayers are with you . Linda & Max Cooper