She was born on November 23, 1929 in Lynchburg, VA, to Clarence Ellis Wright and Eva Fauber Wright. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1947. Mary devoted her life to her husband, children, and close family members. As her husband advanced his work at National Gypsum Company with moves across the country and back, she was always active in local churches, schools, and communities in Roanoke, VA; Louisville, KY; San Carlos, CA; East Aurora, NY; and Charlotte, NC.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Clara Marguerite Wright.
Mary is survived by her husband of 61 years, Mace T. Coleman Sr. of Charlotte, NC; daughter Angie Coleman Wulfow of Sonora, CA; son Mace T. Coleman Jr., daughter-in-law Suzanne Goll, and grandson Eddy Lee Coleman of Edgewater, MD; daughter Evie Coleman of Charlotte, NC; sister Pauline Banyasz of Kensington, MD; and sister Katrina Alby of Lynchburg, VA.
She had a true love of travel, walking, hiking, interior decorating, playing the slots at Lake Tahoe, the beach in Litchfield, SC, and being with family and friends.
The family’s heartfelt appreciation goes to Dr. Thallinger, Dr. Mileham, Corrine Hendricks, and Rosa Cunningham.
A memorial service will be held at Harry and Bryant Funeral Home in Charlotte, NC at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Another memorial service will be held at a later date at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lynchburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204 or to a charity of your choice.
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