Galena Coleman, 84, of Festus died Nov. 6, 2022. Mrs. Coleman worked a number of different jobs before settling into a career in real estate, from which she retired. An avid reader, she was a published poet and belonged to writing groups for several years. She enjoyed painting in oils, especially autumn scenes, and loved music. She had a quick wit and a ready laugh, and she and her late husband, both Christians, hosted many foreign exchange students over the years. She was born Feb. 6, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband: Vincent Coleman.
She is survived by three children: Alex (Clarissa) Coleman, Rob Coleman and Angela (Mark) Shell; 10 grandchildren: Jason, Sarah, Jini, Jesse, Cassidy, Jesse, Nathan, Milan, Dianna and Renee; and many other family members and friends.
Funeral Mass was held Nov. 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crystal City. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.