Bernice Wagner Coleman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernice Wagner Coleman in Lafayette, Louisiana, born in Port Arthur, Texas. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernice Wagner Coleman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Clarence Coleman Jr.; her parents, Murray Wagner and Florence Wagner; and her siblings, Herman Wagner, James Wagner, Murray Wagner Jr. and Oweda Wagner-Coleman.
She is survived by: her children, Michael W. Coleman, Anita D. Coleman and Clarence Coleman III; her grandchildren, Malcolm E. Biddles-Arika, Jamal Matthew Coleman, Raykita D. Coleman and Bria C. Coleman; her great grandchild Akira D. Biddles; her nephew Ronald Bernard; her nieces, Tierney Greene, Annette, Enola and Druella Coleman; her great-niece Kristen; and her great-nephews, Landon and Fabien Ward.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church (11200 Old Jeanerette Rd, Jeanerette, LA 70544). A rosary was held on Saturday, February 28th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, February 28th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph Hospice/ Carpenter House of Lafayette.
