Ellen P. Coleman
January 8, 2020
Ellen P. Coleman, age 88. Of Woodbridge, VA, entered into eternal life, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on January 8, 2020. She was born in Alexandria VA to the late John and Lucy Pierpoint. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Coleman and daughter Eileen C. Akers. She was a devout Catholic, loved for her hopefulness and thoughtfulness, always welcoming and encouraging others. She enjoyed and cherished writing birthday cards and kind notes to scores of family and friends throughout the year. With an open door and a room full of toys, she always loved caring and being with little ones. She is survived by her sons Edward Jr., Gerard (Barb), Joseph (Shelly) and Christopher (Becky); her daughters Elizabeth McSherry (Mike) and Jeanette Jankovits (Kevin); her son-in-law Dennis Akers, and her brothers Thomas Pierpoint, Paul Pierpoint, Michael Pierpoint and Robert Pierpoint as well as her sister Mary Davis and sister-in-law Mary Coleman Melton. She will also be missed by her 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 4:00-6:00 pm with Rosary at 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd. Woodbridge VA. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 13, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 13752 Mary’s Way, Woodbridge, VA. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 1001 S. Royal St., Alexandria, VA.
Ellen P. Coleman, age 88. Of Woodbridge, VA, entered into eternal life, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on January 8, 2020. She was born in Alexandria VA to the late John and Lucy Pierpoint. She was preceded in death by her beloved... View Obituary & Service Information