Sharlene Coleman, 72, of Van Wert, died at 5:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on January 30, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Sylvia Hicks.  On February 19, 1968, she married Foster Coleman, who survives at the residence.

Sharlene was a homemaker.  She was a loving wife and mother that enjoyed taking care of others and spending time with family.

Family survivors include her husband, Foster; son, Donald (Faith) Coleman of Van Wert; daughter, Tonya (David) Copfer of Tipp City, Ohio; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Jasmine Coleman; brother, Donnie Hicks; and sister, Phyllis Jackson.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, October 25, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Van Wert Woodland Cemetery.  Visitation is scheduled for Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions to the Cleveland Clinic in honor of Jasmine Coleman.