Patricia Ann Coleman

March 16, 1946 - May 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Coleman was born on March 16, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the younger sister to Mary Lillian, who preceded her in death, and an older sister to brother Andrew. Sharing her life with her northern and southern families; she was a loving aunt to her many nieces, nephews and a beautiful sister, cousin, and friend to many others. Pat, affectionately known as “Tish” to husband Charles Coleman was a wife for over 39 years, a mother to Courtenay, La Shaun, and Charlette, and a grandmother to Bryant, Brandon, Tyler, Kiara, and Kayla. She was a woman of legacy and lineage and one of the last matriarchs of her generation. Pat was a wise and wonderful woman, simple and gracious. She spent most of her adult life in New York. Having settled in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and finally Queens, she built her resumé upon great experiences, making friends along the way. A faithful woman, she was a member of Solid Rock Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York for many years. Pat moved to Delaware in October of 2007 to retire only to be widowed months later. Despite many hardships, she continuously found strength and love in family. Always a caring giver, Pat was generous and kind, helpful and sympathetic. In multiple seasons, she took care of infirmed family members with grace and compassion. Even when her own health was failing, she never complained. Despite fighting a good fight, Pat lost her earthly battle with cancer on May 1, 2022, and went home to be with the Lord at her home, surrounded by love, with her children by her side. Among many special memories, Pat will be fondly remembered by those who chatted with her, prayed with her, shared coffee with her, encouraged her, held her hand, tucked her in, hugged, kissed, laughed, cried, and by those with whom she lived, who provided meticulous daily care without whose selfless dedication offered her the best quality of life under the circumstances. Pat was truly loved. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 2:30-3 PM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Pat’s life at 3 PM. Interment will take place Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 11:30 AM at the Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be the at the Marriott Courtyard, Montvale, NJ from 3-6 PM on Thursday, May 12, 2022. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Colon Cancer Coalition (https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/memorials/momsdaughters). Other expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at 1011 Hanover Way, New Castle, DE 19720. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com