It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary Virginia Coleman , 86, announces her passing on Saturday November 19, 2022, at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. At the time of death, she resided at Bowling Green Health and Rehab in Bowling Green, VA.

Mary Coleman, daughter of Edward Camp and Carrie Mae (Banks) Camp was preceded in death by her husband, of 57 years Joseph Bernard Coleman, Jr; her son, Robert Edward Coleman; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Joseph Coleman, III, and Charles Coleman (Diane); daughter, Marilyn Banks (Thurman); her sister, Florence Givens (Josephus); brother-in-law, Louis Alsop; sisters-in-law, Viola Coleman, and Thelma Camp. She also leaves to mourn several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, close friends, and other relatives.

Mary joined Sylvannah Baptist Church at an early age. She worked for many years at Nichols (Pharmhouse) Department Store before retiring. After retirement, she volunteered at Mary Washington Hospital delivering flowers to sick patients. Mary continued with her hobbies of sewing, crocheting and she loved to read.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408 on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM followed by the homegoing service at 11:00 AM. The service will be officiated by Rev. Dennis Woodard. The interment will follow at Sylvannah Baptist Church Cemetery, 8400 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551, immediately after the service.