Patricia (Dekle) Coleman

Mrs. Patricia Dekle Coleman, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Emanuel County Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Coleman was born December 21, 1934, in Swainsboro to Cecil Kermit Dekle and Emma Bird Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elwyn O. Coleman, Jr.; son, Christopher M. Barnett. After graduating from Swainsboro High School, she attended Mercer University where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. Coleman also attended Georgia Southern University and Draughon’s Business School. She lived in Atlanta for 35 years before moving to Lake Sinclair and marrying her high school sweetheart, Mr. Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was a member and past president of Milledgeville Country Club Ladies Golf Association and a member of Wilmington Island Gold Club Ladies Association. She was also a member of First Families of Georgia and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a volunteer at both an Atlanta hospital and Emanuel Medical Center, where she also was secretary of the Volunteer Association. Mrs. Coleman was a member First Baptist Church of Swainsboro.

She is survived by her son, David Barnett (Stephanie) of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Dylan Barnett (Erika) of Oceanside, CA, Raissa Kurtzeborn (Travis), Danny Barnett, Jake Barnett, and Olivia Barnett, all of Atlanta; great-granddaughter, Katerina Isabella Barnett.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Chapman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Patricia Dekle Coleman, 87, of Swainsboro.