Mary Alice (Henry) Coleman

Mrs. Mary Alice Coleman, 86, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Mary was born on January 3, 1939, in Twin City to James H. Henry and LaRita Wright Henry. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 36 years, George Ray “Buck” Coleman; brothers, Wright Henry, Jimmy Henry, Jeff Henry, Charlie Waller, Ned Waller; and stepmother, Julia Henry.

Mrs. Mary was a 1957 High School Graduate. She was employed by Argo Mills for 36 years. Mrs. Mary was of the Baptist faith. She loved her pets, family and dancing in the mornings to Y96.

She is survived by her son, Tim Coleman (Teresa) of Swainsboro; brother, Cooper Henry (Zebe) of Twin City; sisters, Donna Neal (Jimmy) of Twin City, Dot West of Swainsboro; granddaughter, Paige Coleman of Swainsboro; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with Mr. Mace Henry officiating.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services.

Interment will follow at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Brett Henry, Chad Henry, Dave Henry, Chet Chester, Jason Henry, Wesley Beasley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mrs. Mary’s great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery or Emauel Medical Center Nursing Home Foundation at 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, G.A. 3040.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mary Alice Coleman, 86, of Swainsboro.