Laura

Coleman

Laura Coleman, 73, of Wichita Falls passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022.

Laura wishes to spend eternity with her husband, Wayne. Her ashes will be placed with him in a private ceremony at a later date.

Laura was born to Rosalie and Everette Carlisle on October 31, 1948 in Newberry, South Carolina. She was one of four children growing up in the Chapin, SC community. She attended Chapin High and Hirschi High schools graduating from Hirschi High School in 1966. She married the love of her life, Wayne Coleman, in September of 1966. The couple resided in Wichita Falls the remainder of their lives. Laura worked for City View ISD for more than 30 years and wore her "lunch lady" title proudly. She loved her job and loved being an important part of the school day for so many children.

Laura enjoyed visiting with family in South Carolina and traveling to craft shows with her best friend Marjetta. She had a heart for animals and all stray dogs were fed well. Laura was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a loving caretaker of her husband for many years. Laura was compassionate, full of grit and dedicated to her family.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Virgil Carlisle and sister, Fay Lathrop.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Martinez and husband Michael of Dean; her son, Mark Coleman and wife Laiken of Wichita Falls; sister, Mary Giles and husband Bill, sister-in-law, Betty Jo Carlisle; five grandchildren, Cristina, Tina, Kayden, Karstyn, and Sylvia; great grandchildren Olivia, Mak, Faith and Kyle; and numerous family and friends who will miss her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in honor of Laura to Hospice of Wichita Falls, PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-0804 ( howf.org ).