Sylvia Darlene Coleman

January 18, 1959 - March 29, 2022

Our hearts were saddened as our beloved sister, aunt and friend, Sylvia Darlene Coleman, transitioned from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Sylvia, better known as Darlene to her family and friends, was born to the late Bolton and Elnora Coleman, Jr., of Prince George County VA, on January 18, 1959. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Ann Coleman, Catherine Whitehead & Ella Hill; maternal grandparents, George and Mary Alexander; paternal grandparents, Bolton and Elsie Coleman, Sr.; brother-in-law, Lawrence Matthews. Darlene was born in Hopewell, VA and received her education in the Prince George County Public School System, graduating in 1977. Darlene was saved at an early age and was an active member of Word of Life Center, where her soul prospered under the tutelage of Bishop Richard H. Cross, Sr. and Elder Catherine H. Cross. Sylvia was employed with Hopewell City Public Schools for over 30 years, where she worked diligently assisting the teachers and children in the classrooms. Whenever she would go out, she always remembered each and every student, and they also remembered her. She also was employed part-time with Kid Around Childcare and the Hopewell Community Center for several years. Darlene was well loved by all, and she never met a stranger! Although she did not have children of her own, she raised and cared for nieces and nephews as if they were her own. She was like a mom to Spencer Whitehead, Jr., Markiee Whitehead, Sr., Willie Coleman, Jr., Tonia Bland, Reed Hill, Jr., Virtonio Hill, and Mateo Dennis. Darlene was always there to help those in need wherever she could. Darlene enjoyed traveling to the beach with the family as much as possible. She was always smiling, loved to laugh, and spend time with family. She will be missed by all who loved her from her family to close friends. Darlene is survived by her sisters, Sharon Matthews (Lawrence) and Melissa Dennis; brothers, Willie L. Coleman, Sr. (Dorothy), Calvin Coleman, Sr. (Wanda), Andre' L. Coleman, Sr. (Linda), Kenneth Coleman (Deborah), Wayne Coleman, Sr. (Andrea), Terry Coleman, Sr. (Lakeisha), Garry Coleman, Sr. (Babette); brothers-in-law, Reed Hill, Sr. and Spencer Whitehead, Sr.; godchildren, Tonia Bland, Reed Hill, Jr., Karl Cross, Jr. and Skylar Coleman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2022, at J.T. Morriss & Son - Hopewell Chapel, 820 W. Broadway Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.