Mrs. Joan Coleman
Joan Hughes Coleman, age 91, passed away on December 14, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.
Joan was born on March 11, 1932 in Gary, Indiana and was a graduate of Roosevelt high school. She married the love of her life, Dr. John H. Coleman, and they settled with their family in Toledo, Ohio. As a busy mother of four children and community activist, Joan went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in education and social work from the University of Toledo. She was the first Executive Director of the Toledo/Lucas County Victim Witness Assistance Program where she served as a relentless advocate seeking justice for individuals and families who were victims of violent crimes.
Joan is survived by her loving family including children, The Honorable Michael B. Coleman (Janelle), Jeffrey L. Coleman (Valerie) Dr. Linda E. Coleman (Dr. Eric Candler) and sister Elaine Pittman, along with a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her mother, Rose Hughes, husband, Dr. John H. Coleman, and son David L. Coleman.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232. Family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at Noon. The graveside committal service will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, 4210 Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Toledo/Lucas County Victim Witness Assistance Program.
Our sincere condolences to the Colman family.
Sending love and prayers during this difficult time .
Wishing you peace, strength and faith through this challenge.
Bishop Jerome & Mrs Patricia Ross
Dear Ms.Joan: RestInPeace. You and Dr.John were inspirations to me in my youth and beyond.
Dr.J.S. Scott/All Saints Episcopal /Toledo
May your heart find comfort knowing that your love one is at home with the Lord
Love Gwendolyn E.March Jones and Family Toledo, Ohio
To Mayor Coleman and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your b beloved matriarch. She was a beautiful and kind lady, and a fighter who spoke truth to power for many years. Her indelible legacy will be keenly felt in the insurmountable amount of lives she undoubtedly touched. Please take solace in the fact that your mother is now resting in the arms of Jesus, in that land of milk of honey, where it is always “howdy howdy” and never “goodbye”.
To the entire family of one loved and honored may the love of God substain each and everyone and mend the broken hearted.
Our deepest sympathy to Honorable Michael Coleman. And family. Angelia Mason
UC 75
My most sincere condolences to Joans entire family, our prayers are with you. She was always such a sweetheart with me and she will be greatly missed. She was a tremendous help to me when one of my beauty salons was robbed , we became even closer after that, I would periodically go be her office to she her when ever I was downtown, as busy as she was shed always stop what ever she was doing and see me her advice over the years was priceless she would always end our visits with a hug and a stern behave yourself. There was only one Joan Coleman and I will never forget her. I unfortunately have a medical procedure Friday and regrettably can’t be there. Other than that I definitely would have come to pay my respects to this wonderful woman. ❤️
Sincere Condolences to Joan’s Sister; Elaine and the ENTIRE Coleman Family.
What a Lovely Family! Joan Was Such a Beautiful Person!
May the “God of Comfort” Give You Peace.
Acts 24:15
Kathy Simons-Pittman and Family
To Jeff and Valerie, and the entire Coleman family, we are deeply sorry for the loss of Mrs. Coleman. She was a beautiful and funny person. May your memories with her bring you comfort, peace, and many smiles. You continue to be in our hearts and in our prayers.
A classy and beautiful woman. She encouraged me to buy a coat at Jacobson’s many years ago. I call it my Joan Coleman coat. Still can’t part with
it. May God’s promise of a resurrection comfort your family.
Yvonne Hopson
Brother Coleman our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Dear Michael, Jeffrey, Linda and family,
My condolences for the loss of your dear mother.
In time, may you be comforted by all of the wonderful memories of the love that only a Mom can give to her children.
God bless you all!
I will keep you in my prayers.
Praying for the Coleman family in your time of sorrow
My Heartfelt condolences to The Coleman Family. I was fortunate to be a close friend of Linda’s, where our sons were best friends and over many years. I’ve got to know and love Joan, mother, Joan! Attending many occasions, parties, barbecues at Linda‘s house. I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with mother Joan and I’ve come to love her Dearly! She will be missed. Solace to the family, knowing that she is at rest with the Heavenly Father.
I am so grateful for all of the moments we shared together when I was a kid. May you rest in Peace.
Coleman Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady who touched the lives of many. Her love and guidance will forever be a part of you and live on in the lives and hearts of those who knew her.. May you solace in the memories you shared together.
I had the pleasure of spending a great deal of time with Joan while working at her retirement home. I always enjoyed spending time with her, taking her on outings and cracking jokes as we passed each other in the hall.
I just learned of her passing and I’m heartbroken. She was such a great friend.
To Elaine Pittman and family
May our Father in Heaven grant you peace and closure during this season.