Patti S. Coleman

Patti S. Coleman, 83, of Evansville, IN passed away June 20, 2023. She was born September 4, 1939 in Evansville to the late Ted and Nellie Smith. She began her career with the Evansville Courier & Press in 1957 when she was a senior at Bosse High School serving as a feature writer and section editor. After taking a break to raise her children, Patti returned to work for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation where she was a secretary at Perry Heights Middle School and the Public Relations Director for EVSC. Patti later worked as a Sales Executive for Ten Adams where she retired as Executive Vice President. Patti was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ. Patti was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Paul L. Smith. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Larry J. Coleman; daughter, Lori (Coleman) Glaser (John); son, Lee Coleman (Rachel); the magnificent seven grandchildren; Logan Howell (Amber), Luke Brown, Daniel Glaser (Taylor), Katie Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman, Anna Coleman, and Hallie Coleman; as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue, with Pastor Bill Altman officiating. Friends and family are invited to a reception prior to the memorial service from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.