MABLE LOUISE COLEMAN
January 26, 1928 ~ December 2, 2018
Daughter of Gayle Stoney and Hilda Mayberry born January 26, 1928 in Shiner, Texas. At a young age she was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist church. She was also a member of New Light Baptist Church, ending with New Union Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX.
Mable Coleman attended Phyllis Wheatley High School (1945), Huston-Tillotson University in Austin where she received her nursing certificate and began her career as a LVN. She also received an Associate Degree in Political Science from San Francisco City College.
She was member of:
Government Girls (1981)
San Antonio Black Nurses Association
San Antonio Turning Point Trail Riders
Widows with Hattitude
Mable Coleman worked for Brooke Army Hospital and Lackland Air Force Base. In 1965 she relocated to San Francisco, CA where she worked for the Presidio Army Base. She returned to San Antonio, TX in 1981 and picked up where she left off working for Brooke Army Base and retired after 32 years of service ( in 1992). She begin private nursing working at various nursing facilities in San Francisco, CA and San Antonio, TX.
She was VERY active in the community. She truly touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was a mentor, server and a giver to all.
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Interment following service: December 13, 2018 12:00 am - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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Cousin Mable is a beautiful soul. The kind of person that made you feel that you’d known her for a lifetime even if you just met. Her sense of humor will make you laugh like nothing you’ve ever experienced. I was only blessed to hear her story telling for a short time, but I loved every minute of it. I got a history lesson and a good laugh all at once. I feel so blessed that I got to share a moment in time with her. “Forever Family†Cousin Vickie
My sincere condolences to the family Coleman for the loss of your beloved mother Mabel, that our God Jehovah keeps her in his memory in the day of the resurrection. Acts 24:15, and give her everlasting life here on the earth made a paradise in a near future. Psalms 37:11,29. While we wait for these blessings that the pace of God be with the family.
A loving, caring woman , funny, and my she was a fashion icon , I was blessed to have known her, Rest Ms. Mabel Heartffelt Condolences to her daughter and familyÂ
The Lord has taken another beautiful flower home to rest. May He continue to bless the family through this time of need.
Mother Mabel was a Sweetie and awesome Woman of God. She never met a stranger, to know her was to love her. She was one of the best dressing Mothers in San Antonio. I will miss her dearly and may she rest easy with the Lord. Michelle, may the Holy Spirit comfort you during your time of sorrow. Love you DuPree.Â
To Michelle & family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mother Mable. I was priviledged to meet her last November while in San Antonio. She was definitely a kind, loving woman, always willing to help in anyway possible. I shall never forget her assistance during my sister-in-law’s illness, her calls and sincere concern.
God bless each and everyone of you. Please know, He will strengthen and comfort you today and in the days to come.
Hugs & Love,
I affectionately called her Miss. Mable. We were in the Government Girls together. She was always a sweetheart and a giving person. She will be missed. Rest in heaven Miss. Mable.ðŸ™ðŸ¾
To the family of Ms Coleman, my deepest condolences. My mother, Sallie Scott, and Ms Coleman were members of the Government Girls and the San Antonio Black Nurses Association together, and I remember her from years of planning meetings, Cancer Teas, blood pressure screenings, MLK Marches, you name it, and I was tagging along as a young girl with them. She was always so full of energy and laughter. She and my mom laughed together every time they got together. She will be dearly missed and very fondly remembered.
I have nothing but the fondest memories of this special lady. Mrs. Coleman was a real sweetheart! She & I met over 10 years ago, during my tenure with the American Cancer Society. We immediately hit it off and became fast friends. She was such a joy to be around, and it was easy to love her. My life was made richer for having known this beautiful soul. “Mable Coleman”, your life was truly well lived! May you forever RIP, sweet lady! Â
To the family: Thank you for sharing Mable with the rest of us. You all have my sincere condolences.
Mary Anderson-Williams
God bless Coleman Family
I only met her a few years ago but is seems as though I’ve known her all my life. She was life, full of it. She was the life you feel when someone hugs you and you still feel that hug with they let go. She was laughter which was infectious the kind of laughter that made you want to be around her and look for any opportunity to do so.Â
Mable you will truly be missed on this earth but I know you will never be forgotten. Â
Now you and your buddy Alma can have fun again.
LoveÂ
Ms Coleman was a classy lady. So beautiful inside and out! She was a tenant in my duplex, then later bought her own building. I admired her zest for life. We had heartfelt fellowship each time we met.
I’m honored to have known Ms Coleman and will cherish precious memories.