Mary Nell Harness Coleman

February 20, 1925 - October 12, 2021

Mary Nell Harness Coleman went to her heavenly home with the Lord, October 12, 2021 after an extended illness. Mary Nell was born February 20, 1925, the daughter of Walter and Roxy Harness in Pendleton, South Carolina and soon made a permanent move to Memphis, Tennessee. She was in the second class that went from grade 1-12 and graduated from the new Treadwell High School in 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Billy Coleman in Carlsbad, New Mexico where he was based in 1945. As the war wound down they moved back to Memphis where she was employed at Dixie Greyhound Lines until her first son was born. At this time she became a wonderful stay at home mom, wife and homemaker. She is survived by husband Billy of Memphis, sons Keith and Richard (Marilyn), granddaughter Rebekah, great-granddaughter Storm and great-grandson Jet all of the San Diego, California area. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.at Memorial Park Funeral Home with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, 4800 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS, 38654, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930