Linda D. Coleman
January 6, 1944 –
Linda Dianne (Carlson) Coleman, 80, went with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 15, 2024, in Orlando, FL. She was born Jan. 6, 1944, in Salem, OH, to the late Wilmer “Ike” A. and Gene Vaughn (Souders) Carlson. She graduated from United High School in 1962; Kent State University in 1966; and Ohio State University, masters, early education. Linda focused her life on education. She pursued a formal elementary teaching career for over 40 years. After retirement, she continued to touch the hearts of students for eight years in after-school hours elementary tutoring.
Linda stood strongly with God's help through faith and His Word, followed by her solid preservation of her family’s wellbeing and best interest, then by her clearly defined patriotism. Her Christian faith was apparent, detailed by her interaction with friends, family and community. She enjoyed traveling, camping and preserved many memories with photos. Linda loved to spend quality time with family and friends. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed college and professional events on TV. And one of her most favorite passions was watching her grandchildren be active in sports competition and special events.
Linda has left a loving family, her husband of 43 years, Alvin “Al” Coleman, of Winter Springs, FL; son, Arnold (Katie) Coleman, of Winter Springs, FL; and daughters, Bonnie Keith (Charlie), of Bloomfield, IN, Shelly Core, of Orlando, FL, and Teresa (Chris) Brock, of St. Cloud, FL. She was a cherished grandmother to Jack & Ellie Coleman, Kilea Keith, Kirstin (Jake) Gibson, Ashley (Philip) Giedroyce, Bryan and Daniel Core, Briana Brock, Brendan (Sami) Brock and great-grandmother to nine beautiful children. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Carlson, of Evanston, IL, and brother, Roger D. Carlson (Kathleen Moreau), of Canton, OH, along with nieces, Carrie Iseman and Erin Cosby and nephew, Jason Iseman. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Virgil Floyd Coleman, and mother-in-law, Luella Marie (Mann / Metz) Coleman.
Memorial visitation for Linda Coleman will be Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church, 1511 El Rancho Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, please make charity memorial checks payable to The Linda Coleman Memorial Elementary Education Fund. Memorial funds used only for funding elementary education 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations.
Linda stood strongly with God's help through faith and His Word, followed by her solid preservation of her family’s wellbeing and best interest, then by her clearly defined patriotism. Her Christian faith was apparent, detailed by her interaction with friends, family and community. She enjoyed traveling, camping and preserved many memories with photos. Linda loved to spend quality time with family and friends. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed college and professional events on TV. And one of her most favorite passions was watching her grandchildren be active in sports competition and special events.
Linda has left a loving family, her husband of 43 years, Alvin “Al” Coleman, of Winter Springs, FL; son, Arnold (Katie) Coleman, of Winter Springs, FL; and daughters, Bonnie Keith (Charlie), of Bloomfield, IN, Shelly Core, of Orlando, FL, and Teresa (Chris) Brock, of St. Cloud, FL. She was a cherished grandmother to Jack & Ellie Coleman, Kilea Keith, Kirstin (Jake) Gibson, Ashley (Philip) Giedroyce, Bryan and Daniel Core, Briana Brock, Brendan (Sami) Brock and great-grandmother to nine beautiful children. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Carlson, of Evanston, IL, and brother, Roger D. Carlson (Kathleen Moreau), of Canton, OH, along with nieces, Carrie Iseman and Erin Cosby and nephew, Jason Iseman. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Virgil Floyd Coleman, and mother-in-law, Luella Marie (Mann / Metz) Coleman.
Memorial visitation for Linda Coleman will be Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church, 1511 El Rancho Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, please make charity memorial checks payable to The Linda Coleman Memorial Elementary Education Fund. Memorial funds used only for funding elementary education 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations.