Gertrude O. Coleman, age 100, former resident of Auburn Ave., Shelby, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in New Albany Gardens and Care Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Huron County, December 11, 1910 to Henry and Ida (Adelman) Miller, she had been a Shelby resident the majority of her life. Gertrude had been employed with the Ohio Steel Tube Co., Keil's Department Store, the AMF Co., Borg Warner, the Sacred Heart Seminary, and Sears. She ended her career as a real estate agent with Sluss Realty.

She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the Altar and Rosary Society, Rosary Club, the Society of the Miraculous Medal, the Shelby Hospital Guild and the State and National Real Estate Association. She was an accomplished seamstress, who greatly enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed travel. She liked to watch sporting events and was a fan of OSU football and basketball, the Cleveland Browns and the Indians.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law; Sara and Mike Abbott of Gahanna; daughter-in-law, Karen Coleman of New Albany; one sister, Mary Fisher of Shelby; one brother, James Miller of Littleton, Colorado; one sister-in-law, Agnes Miller of Shelby; nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Coleman in 1959; son, Charles "Tim" Coleman in November, 2010; step daughter, Madge Kerr; step son-in-law, James Kerr; grandson, Bill Kerr; three brothers Clarence, Leon and Edwin Miller; sister, Agnes Stacklin and an infant brother, Robert Miller; two sisters-in-law, Florence Miller and Pauline Miller; two brothers-in-law, John Stacklin and Donald Fisher.

Gertrude lived a long and full life and has gone to her reward. She will be sadly missed by her family who are very grateful to New Albany Gardens and Heartland Hospice for their dedicated, loving care.

Funeral mass will be held Saturday February 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM from the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church . Father Nicholas Cunningham will officiate with interment in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Barkdull Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 PM. Donations may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary School or Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Boulevard, Suite 210, Columbus, Ohio 43229.

Gertrude O. Coleman, age 100, former resident of Auburn Ave., Shelby, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in New Albany Gardens and Care Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Huron County, December 11, 1910 to Henry and Ida (Adelman) Miller, she had been a Shelby resident the majority of her life. Gertrude had been employed with the Ohio Steel Tube Co., Keil's Department Store, the AMF Co., Borg Warner, the Sacred Heart Seminary, and Sears. She ended her career as a real estate agent with Sluss Realty.

She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the Altar and Rosary Society, Rosary Club, the Society of the Miraculous Medal, the Shelby Hospital Guild and the State and National Real Estate Association. She was an accomplished seamstress, who greatly enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed travel. She liked to watch sporting events and was a fan of OSU football and basketball, the Cleveland Browns and the Indians.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law; Sara and Mike Abbott of Gahanna; daughter-in-law, Karen Coleman of New Albany; one sister, Mary Fisher of Shelby; one brother, James Miller of Littleton, Colorado; one sister-in-law, Agnes Miller of Shelby; nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Coleman in 1959; son, Charles "Tim" Coleman in November, 2010; step daughter, Madge Kerr; step son-in-law, James Kerr; grandson, Bill Kerr; three brothers Clarence, Leon and Edwin Miller; sister, Agnes Stacklin and an infant brother, Robert Miller; two sisters-in-law, Florence Miller and Pauline Miller; two brothers-in-law, John Stacklin and Donald Fisher.

Gertrude lived a long and full life and has gone to her reward. She will be sadly missed by her family who are very grateful to New Albany Gardens and Heartland Hospice for their dedicated, loving care.

Funeral mass will be held Saturday February 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM from the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church . Father Nicholas Cunningham will officiate with interment in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Barkdull Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 PM. Donations may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary School or Heartland Hospice, 6500 Busch Boulevard, Suite 210, Columbus, Ohio 43229.