Rita Coleman

Obituary of Rita Diane Hayden Coleman

Rita Diane Hayden-Coleman age 77 transitioned to Glory on Monday, August 23, 2021, peacefully at her residence, in Warner Robins, Georgia surrounded by her loving family.

 In 1943 her parents, the late Eldon John Hayden (D. 1980) and Lohattis Elizabeth Tunley- Hayden (D. 1967) married and through that union, Rita Diane was born being the eldest to the younger sibling Stephen Theodore Hayden (D. 2006).   Rita was educated by the New York City School system until her high school graduation in 1962 from Sara J. Hale High School in Brooklyn, New York; In 1964 she met and later married Charles Lee Coleman and through that union had 3 children the eldest Anthony Lee Coleman (D. 1992), Cheryl Tania Coleman and Rita Charlene Coleman. Amid parenting, Rita continued her vocational training at Bronx Community College’s Nursing program; which enabled Rita to contribute to the workforce in various areas such as the medical field, social services, and as secretary throughout her life. She had such a big heart later opening up her home to foster numerous children. 

In the early 1970’s, Rita gave her heart to Jesus Christ and was introduced to Brother William Branham the prophet and The End Time 7 Thunder Message.

 

Rita enjoyed watching old movies, ice skating competitions, watching American Ninja Warrior, Jamming to gospel music and above all traveling the nation with her daughter “Little Rita”.

 

Rita cherished her role as mother to Anthony Lee Coleman that preceded her in death (D. 1992), Cheryl Tania Glover (William), and Rita Charlene Carrion. She adored and often gloated on her grands: Randall Ferguson (Janese) and Tamika Tretu (Edem); Jordan, Christian, and Autumn Glover; Avani Carrion, James Coleman; Kira, Mya and Tanna. She was Godmother to Erin Barnes. Her eyes twinkled being a great-grandmother to: Neveah and Anthony Ferguson, and Micah Tretu.

 

She was a sister to: Stephen Theodore Hayden, and Dr. Tanya Washington-Hayden. Rita or “Diane” to family and old friends was the maternal aunt to: Scott (Richelle) Hayden, Eric (Myesha) Hayden, and Dana (Jamel) Bingham; Lohattis Hayden- (Yusuf) Oduniya, Melvin, Angelica-Grace (D. 2001), and Jonathan Washington. She enjoyed visiting with her Aunt Annie Tunley of Evansville, Indiana.  Rita had lifelong sister/friend relationships with Sara Barnes, Jackie Coleman, Santa Gonzales, Sylvia Colon, Virginia Dina, Julia Mayo, Brunilda Torres, Barbara Delmore, Alma Gomez, Phyllis Worrell and Colleen McKenney. Many will miss our precious Rita.

 

Due to the rise of COVID-19 there will be no repast.  Thank you for sharing this time with us.

 

 

Please go online and sign the guest registry at www.heritagemfh.com and leave a personal condolence.

Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

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Saturday
28
August

Viewing

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
701 Carl vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, Georgia, United States
4783291400
Saturday
28
August

Homegoing Service

11:00 am
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
701 Carl vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, Georgia, United States
4783291400

Interment

Magnolia Park Cemetery
000 S. Pleasant Hill Rd.
Warner Robins, Georgia, United States
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