809 La Clede Street, Bellmead, TX 76705

Zaye Ruth Coleman
January 23, 1930 - October 17, 2018

Zaye Ruth Coleman

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Zaye Ruth Coleman, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Services will be 10:00 am Monday, October 22, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Holmes officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Funeral Home.

Ruth was born January 23, 1930 in Waco, Texas to Shipp and Allene Osborn. She married Arthur Coleman on August 7, 1947. She raised her family and lived in Bellmead for almost 70 years. She loved her cats, reading books, crocheting and spending time with her family. She and her sister Marie also enjoyed crafting and had several booths together selling dolls and various crafts. She will be remembered for her love of the Lord and her family and being a faithful prayer warrior. She was a member of Grace Gospel Church in her early years then Church of the Open Door in her later years.

In January 2015 she became a resident at The Atrium of Bellmead and made many friends there.

A special thank you is given to the Staff and Residents of The Atrium who cared for and loved her like family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Rebecca; her granddaughter, Bridgette Hollingsworth; and a sister, Marie Spillman.

Survivors include her sons, James Coleman and wife, Audrey Eron and Michael Coleman and wife, Susan; her daughters, Sharon Drysdale and husband, Jim, Judy McCaig and husband, Neal and Ruth Blosser and husband, James; 25 grandchildren and spouses; 33 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.


Visitation
Sunday, October 21, 2018
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX  76705
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Service
Chapel
Monday, October 22, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 LaClede
Waco, TX  76705
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Interment
Oakwood Cemetery
5th & Lasalle
Waco, TX  76706
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Condolences(6)

  1. Providence Hospice
    We are sorry for your loss. Our Providence Hospice team enjoyed caring for Ruth, even though our time was short with her, she made an impression on all of us. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of her care team. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and the family.
  2. Lisa Eastburn
    My deepest condolences to the family. May God's promise at John 5:28,29 of a future resurrection bring you comfort. Until that time comes, he assures us at Psalm 34:18 that he "is close to the brokenhearted" and "saves those who are crushed in spirit." So he understands your pain and grief and is eager to help you by giving you the strength you need to cope during this most difficult time. (Philippians 4:13)
  3. Nan Hendrix
    What a special lady... She will be missed greatly. We spent time daily visiting while my mom lived at the Atrium in the room across the hall. She was such a sweet Christian lady. I will really miss her.
  4. Miriam Smith Hickmn
    You were a Shining Star to your children and grandchildren and you will be remembered. Rest in Peace my friend, I know you rest with our Lord and Savior. Love, Miriam
  5. Connie Cohrt Browning
    Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mom.she was a true child of God, a mighty prayer warrior and a woman of great faith. Our prayers are with you.
  6. Joe & Betty Hooper
    We are very sorry about you losing your special Grandmother Ryan.Granny & Paw Paw Hooper
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