Myrtle R. “Sis” Coleman, nee Armstrong, age 85, of Swansea, IL, died on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Sis was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and grandmother. In addition to being a homemaker, she bought and sold antiques at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds at the flea markets for over 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. “Ray” Coleman; her parents, Melvin and Etta, nee Baily, Armstrong; and her five brothers, Ivan Armstrong, Edward Armstrong, Frank Armstrong, Bill Armstrong and Tommy Joe Armstrong.
Surviving are her children, Terry W. (Tina) Coleman of Freeburg, IL and Larry R. (Lola) Coleman of Marissa, IL; five grandchildren, Richard Mathis, Jennifer Coleman, Russel (Kristy) Mathis, Jennifer Simmons and Karen (Jason) Fancher; 10 great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL with Pastor Jack Kurrelmeyer officiating. Interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
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