Mrs. Lucille Coleman, 94, departed this life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was born in Wilsonville, Alabama on March 31, 1928. She was married to the love of her life, Ernest Coleman, Sr. for 73 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Fred Willingham; husband, Ernest Coleman, Sr.; son, Ernest Coleman, Jr; two brothers; one sister, a grandson and a great granddaughter.

She is survived by her loving and devoted daughters, Linda Edwards, Ernestine Hollingsworth, Joyce (Judge) Lyles, Judy (Calvin) Toney; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great- great grandchildren; special friend, Ms. Buel Walker; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm . A graveside service will begin at 11:00 am Friday, September 30, 2022, at Chattanooga National Cemetery, William Andrew McGhee, officiant.

Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995.