Carol Sue Geren Coleman passed on December 30, 2022 and is now joined with her beloved Ronnie, her husband of 63 years. Carol is now at peace and can speak of her joy being reunited with her love and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Coleman of Kansas City, Missouri; her parents, Jack and Doris Geren of Kansas City; her brother, Michael Allen Geren of Kansas City, Missouri; Austin Steele Moberly, her great grandson of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Lyn Marie Luvin Shulte, Carol’s great niece of Kansas City, Missouri.
Carol Sue is survived by her three daughters, Cynthia Jane O’Hara and her partner, Craig Padilla, Lisa Gay Coleman, and Tracy Lynne Bailey and her husband, Mark Glenn Bailey. She also leaves behind her beautiful, seven grandchildren, Lisa Anne Moberly, Michelle Lynne Frisbee and her spouse, Devin Frisbee, Michael Cole Bailey and his spouse, Magen Michelle Bailey, Brandy Nicole West and her spouse, Wayne West, Kara Coleman Giffen, and her spouse, James Giffen, Brittany Danielle Piersee and her spouse, Ryan Piersee and Cole Daniel Bailey. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren, Taylor Ann Schoonover, Alexis Lynn Moberly, Jackson Lane Frisbie, Elijah Michael Giffen, Roman James Giffen, Bella Becca-Lynn Bailey, Kyler Mark West, Brooklynne Bailey Giffen, Keilee Bai West West, Miley Nichole Marie West, Waylon Jackson Piersee, Jensen Cole West, Collette Aria Piersee and Liam Michael Bailey.
Carol grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended and graduated from East High School. Shortly after graduation, Carol married Ronnie Coleman and moved to San Diego, California. At that time, Ron was enlisted in the Marine Corp. After three years, Carol and Ron were blessed with Cynthia Jane, their first child. Cyndy was born at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Corp based hospital. Following Cyndy’s birth Carol and Ron moved back to Kansas City to be near family. Ron started his own business and operated City Wide Glass Company for over 35 years. Carol provided bookkeeping for the Business. The 1950’s were busy years for Carol and Ron. Two more daughters, Lisa and Tracy joined their big sister, Cyndy. Carol created a beautiful home in South Kansas City and was talented in the area of interior decorating and skilled at planting beautiful flower gardens. She often times won Homes Association Awards for her beautifully decorated home and immaculate lawn and gardens where ever she lived.
Carol was blessed with many close friends and was a lifelong member of Evangel Temple in Kansas City, Missouri. She was also a member of the Lee’s Summit PEO Sisterhood.
Carol had suffered from dementia for over 10 years. She remained happy in spirit and always had smiles for everyone. Often times she would mention Ronnie. Her memories had faded however she never forgot Ronnie. We were blessed that Mom was always happy. Mom was kind to the nursing staff and would kiss their hand when they were helping her. Although she was not verbal, she had a way of effectively communicating with those around her. Carol’s caregivers always had kind words about Carol and several told us that they loved Carol. We witnessed the many hugs Mom received while visiting her. That was comforting for us. Mom was well cared for at Carnegie Village and loved as by many.
We will miss her tremendously and are relieved she no longer suffers from her illness. We have missed Mom for a long time.
We will always remember Mom’s sweet nature, kind spirit, decorative and artistic abilities, the loving and caring Mother she was and devoted, loving wife to Ronnie. We are eternally grateful for the Mother and Father we were blessed with and the secure and loving home they provided us. Mom taught us the true meaning of family and was always there for each of us. She took special care of her parents as they grieved the loss of their son Mike, Carol’s brother. Mom also took special care of her beautiful daughter Cyndy, Lisa Anne and Michelle Lynne, her granddaughters at a crucial time they needed her love and support. Her love for all of us was always unconditional. Her actions often times spoke louder than her words and she always put her family first. We love you Mom! You were always movie star quality in looks and appearance and turned heads often by her presence. But most of all she had a loving heart and was equally as beautiful on the inside.
• What a glorious day when you have arrived in heaven. Perhaps Mom was carried to heaven as in Luke 16:22 when the angels carried Lazarus to Abrahams’s side. We celebrate with happy hearts Mom is whole and out of pain in a new mind and perfect body.
• Christians enter God’s presence (2 Corinthians 5:8) This verse is a reminder! For to be out of this earthly body in death is to be present with the Lord.
• Believers will participate in magnificent worship with angels before the throne of God and Christ (Revelations 7:9). Mom is reunited with her family and friends in celebration.
• You will recognize and communicate with believers who preceded you to Heaven (Luke 9:28-36).
It is very comforting Mom will once be surrounded by her loving husband, Ronnie, her folks, Jack and Doris; her brother Mike, Austin, her great grandson, Lyn Marie, her great niece and many other relatives and close friends.
As Psalms 34:18 says, the Lord is near the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleyhoge.com for the Coleman family.
