Shirley J. Coleman 69, Logansport, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 10:11 P.M. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1956 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of William “Bill” and Maudie (Sayger) Coleman.
Shirley had worked at Hart, Schaffner, and Marx early in life. She later worked as a C.N.A. at Life Care Center of Rochester, Hickory Creek of Rochester, PEAK Services in Logansport and was a long- time home health care provider.
Shirley had attended the Heartland Church in Logansport, Indiana. An advocate for domestic abuse survivors, she volunteered with various organizations for the fight against domestic violence. Paramount to Shirley’s life was the time she spent with her family, especially her kids and grandkids, extended family members, and her beloved pretty bird.
Survivors include her children, Theresa (Kenneth Atkinson), Norton, Cookeville, Tennessee, Nicholas (Charity) Norton, Logansport, Indiana, Melissa (Jose Melendez) Sanchez, Charleston, South Carolina, Shawn (Christene Shepherd) Norton, Knox, Indiana, grandchildren, Austin Atkinson, Bethany Atkinson, Chloe Norton, Diego Sanchez, Tyrique Sanchez, Kaileah Melendez, Kayne Melendez, Cameron Norton, Lyra Norton, Aryah Norton, siblings, Stephen (Terry) Coleman, Rochester, Indiana, Susan (Jeff) Powell, Rochester, Indiana, several nieces and nephews, including her dear niece, Wendy Woodcox and childhood best friend, Susan Slack. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 25, 2025 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
Friends may visit from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to any domestic violence support organization.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
