Person:Susan Harmless (1)

Susan Jane Harmless COLEMAN was born in Jackson Township, Parke Co on January 9, 1874 and passed into Eternal Rest at her home on September 14, 1950 after several years of failing health at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 5 days. She was the youngest daughter and the last surviving member of a family of 5 sons and 5 daughters, 9 of whom grew to man and womanhood, born to Adam and Susan Jane HENRY Harmless. Her mother passed away when she was but a child, leaving her in care of the older sisters. She received her education in the district school of Mansfield; also attended church and Sunday school there and enjoyed to the fullest the usual social activities of that age, always the merriest of the group. On December 1, 1891, she was united in marriage with a young neighbor, James Harvey Coleman. They lived near their old homes for a few years, then bought and established their present home over 52 years ago. They led a happy, congenial wedded life despite the usual hardships and heartaches until his passing on March 31, 1948. In the home they reared their family of 4 children: two sons and two daughters. Three of these have been spared to assist the parents in their declining years, but the eldest son, Ray, passed away October4, 1940. Aunt Jane was an honorable upright woman and a great lover of home and family. The welfare of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was always uppermost in her heart and mind. She was also a good neighbor and friend and during her active years, each and every family of this community has been benefited by her aid at times of sickness and death. Although never affiliated with any church, she was a firm believer in the teaching of Jesus Christ and in years gone by attended services in this vicinity. She had been in failing health for several years and nearly two years ago suffered a fracture bone. Since then she has been bedridden, but manifested unusual patience. Loving hearts and hands did all that could be done, but after a few days of serious illness, she passed on to meet the husband and loved ones who had gone before. Left to mourn her passing are the three children: Ralph Coleman of this vicinity; Mrs. Gladys Thomas and Mrs. Mary Swaim, both of Rockville; 8 grandchildren, Forrest, Kenneth Wayne, Maurice and Eloise Coleman, Pauline Baird, Alberta Butler, Marilyn Jarvis and Marlene Swaim. One grandson, S/Sgt. James H. Coleman gave his life over France, February11, 1944. 8 great grandchildren surviving are: Ann, Linda Patricia, James, Pamela and Sylvia Coleman; Carolyn and Sammy Ray Baird; also one son-in-law, Marvin Swaim and two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Coleman and Mrs. Grace Coleman and a host of other relatives, neighbors and friends. Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me, And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark. And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark. For tho from out our bourne of Time and Place, The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face when I have crossed the bar. Funeral services were held in Mt. Moriah Church Sun September 17 at 10:00 a.m. by the Rev. C. L. Airhart of New Market. Pallbearers were grandsons, Forrest, Kenneth, Maurice Coleman; Sam Baird; Barton Jarvis, Dean Butler and flower bearers were granddaughters, great grandchildren and nieces. - Unknown newspaper --

Mrs. Susan Jane COLEMAN died at her home near Judson, Thursday at age 76, the daughter of Adam and Susan Henry Harmless, she was a native of Parke County and was married to Harve Coleman who preceded her in death several years ago. There survive one son and two daughters and 8 grandchildren and 8 greats. She was laid to rest at Mt. Moriah on Sunday. - Waveland Independent, September 21, 1950