Jeannette Coleman's Obituary
Jeannette little, later becoming Jeannette Coleman was born May 4th, 1947, in Brooklyn New York to William and Mary Little Sr. She was one of 5 children. She moved to California as a young girl alongside her parents, sisters, and 3 brothers- a cross-country journey that marked the beginning of a life deeply rooted in love, family, and resilience. Jeannette found her soulmate early in life, falling in love and getting married after high school. Their loved bloomed into a lifelong partnership, marked by 50 years of marriage, the joy of raising two children and enjoying their 5 grandchildren together. Jeannette was fortunate enough to see her 2 great grandchildren which she adored. She had a love for crafts, cooking, bingo, and jewelry. In her later years she found joy in spoiling her grandkids and those who stopped by with trips to the special treat drawer.
Before dedicating over 5 decades to her family as a homemaker - a role she took pride in, Jeannette held positions at AAA, Bank of America, and Fredericks of Hollywood, where she was known for her reliability and attention to detail.
Jeannette, a devoted wife, mother, and lifelong homemaker, passed away May 8th, 2025, at age of 78 after a long journey with illness. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Thomas J Coleman Jr (Theresa), Yolanda Clark (Larry), daughter-in-love Michelle, grandchildren Larry Clark, Briyana Clark, Tamari Ramirez (Daniel), Jordan Clark and Thomas J Coleman III, Great Grandchildren Richard Thomas III and Nova Burruss; Her sister Silvia Foy (Melvin Mackay), brothers William(Billy) Little Jr. (Sue) and Larry Little, and a host of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J Coleman Sr., her parents William and Mary Little and brother Christopher Little.
Her memory will live in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
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