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Margaret Coleman Obituary

GLADE SPRING – Mrs. Margaret Viola Hayes Coleman, 89, 305 Holston Heights, departed this life Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Coleman was a native of Wake Forest, Montgomery County, Va. For the past 64 years, she resided in the Chilhowie and Glade Spring area. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mr. Roy Hayes, and her second husband, Mr. Lee Coleman.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Betty J. (Billy) Ganaway, Chilhowie, Mrs. Evelyn (Elijah) Robinson, Lebanon, Mrs. Elizabeth (William) Houston, Rural Retreat, Va., Mrs. Glenda Fullen, Abingdon, and Mrs. Margaret Hairson, Columbus, Ohio; three sons, Roy (Evelyn) Hayes, Lebanon, Carlos Hayes, Glade Spring, and Tommy Hayes, Emory, Va.; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on the family at her residence on Tuesday from noon-6:30 p.m. Arrangement are incomplete. Online condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]. Mrs. Margaret Viola Hayes Coleman and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Service, Bristol Tennessee.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 23, 2005.

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Daniel & Wanda Washington

May 24, 2005

Our prayers are with the entire family.

Viola Hockaday

May 24, 2005

Words can tell so small a part of the sympathy within my heart. It seems there's very little anyone can say or do to east the loss of one who meant so very much to you. Hopefully you may find comfort in knowing there are many hearts that understand and care.

Jeannette Blevins & Family

May 24, 2005

We are so sorry in the loss of your mother.We know she will be missed.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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