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Obituary For Emma J. Coleman
Emma Coleman, 81, of Phenix City, AL passed Monday, September 1, 2025 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Raymond Cochran, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Public viewing on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
Sister Emma Jean Coleman was born on February 10, 1944, to the late Anderson Hodge and Emma Lou Fuller-Hodge.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Sheppard Coleman on May 15, 1965 where they shared 59 years of marriage.
Emma retired from Southern Phenix Textiles where she worked for 35 years. She was a member of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of her dear friend and mentor, Dr. Raymond Cochran, Sr. She was a dedicated choir member and served in numerous ministries until her husband’s health declined.
Emma was a dedicated member of the East Alabama Progressive Association. Emma was the founder of the Golden Girls where she fellowshipped with church friends and loved ones. Her club was dedicated to bridging the gap between church and life.
Emma was a cherished matriarch of her family where she raised several grandkids, great grands, nieces, nephews, and god kids.
Emma was an Auburn Football fan and loved the casino. Emma loved her church and dedicated her life to serving even after her health failed by cooking meals for the youth.
Emma departed this life on September 1, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by one sister, Clairese Hodge and three brothers, Willie James Hodge, Jimmy Lee Hodge, and Anderson Boone Hodge, Jr.
Emma leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Brenda Coleman (James) Jackson, Jr. and Angela Coleman (Robert) Morgan, Jr.; one sister, Juanita Hodge; two brothers, Ennis (Mary) Hodge and Melvin (Dorothy) Hodge; four sisters-in-law, Shirley Coleman, Barbara Howard, Debra Coleman, Erma Jean Coleman; four grandchildren, Alexis Coleman (Herman Mitchell), Alexandra Coleman, Joshua Morgan, and Jakaya Jackson; four great-grandchildren, Aniah Mitchell, Siriah Mitchell, Courtney Mitchell, and Mula Morgan; one godson, Rodregous Hood; two god daughters, Venissa (Marvis) Hudson and Saylor Walton; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Prayers and condolences to the Coleman family. May God give you all his comfort and peace during this time! Our deepest condolences, Mr. Herman & Mrs.Regina Mitchell
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Your love of family and the lord will always be in my heart. Prayers of strength and comfort for Brenda and Angela ❤️❤️🙏🏽
Thinking of the family and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember someone who was so close to you. Sending healing prayers and hugs.
Our prayers condolences and deepest sympathy go out to the entire family of Mrs.Emma Coleman. We 🙏 that God will grant all of you the strength that is needed during this most difficult time. The Thorne and Woods Family
To my family, may God continue to keep you in His loving care. With deepest sympathy,much love and many prayers,in Jesus name. God please give peace, comfort and strength during this most difficult time.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹
Ms.Emma I'm going to miss you so much, your sweet smile and your sweet spirit. You will be singing in the heavenly choir,with some of the Golden Girls. ❤️
Rest in Heaven 🌹 Mrs.Emma Jean
With deepest sympathy as you remember Aunt Emma Coleman. Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
Fannie K. & Diedra M. McBride
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