Patty Derring Coleman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Patty Derring Coleman (Richmond, Virginia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Patty left this world on December 19, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her grandmother Patty Derring Coleman; her parents, Elizabeth Miller and Vernon Elwyn Derring; and her brother Elwyn Lanier Derring. She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Thomas, Lisa Coleman, William Coleman, Stephen Coleman, Clay Coleman, John Thomas (Cheryl Coleman) and Beth Coleman (Frances Coleman). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

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