It is with profound sadness that the Coleman, Knuckles and Atuanya families announce the homegoing of Mrs. Etta Coleman-Atuanya, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunty, niece, and cousin to many. This unfortunate event occurred on August 9, 2022, in Cummings, Georgia, USA.
Teta Dee, as she was affectionately called, was predeceased by her parents, Rev. George C. Coleman and Ms. Mary-Ann Knuckles, her husband, Ceasar Atuanya, her brother, George C. Coleman II (Wilhelmina), her sister, Jestina Coleman-Wright and husband Johnny Wright, and her son, Steven Gibson.
She leaves to mourn her loss:
-Her children: Oretha Mason (Rosler), Helena Erskine (Obrien, deceased), Helen Gibson-Newman (Jerome Sr.), Elizabeth Coleman, Larvon Birch (Sam), Joseph Gibson (Idong), Richard Lepolu (Ayo), Chata Atuanya, Jarvon, aka Jewel Gibson-Revas (Edwin), Afana Atuanya (Johnette), Afam Atuanya (Joyce).
-Her grandchildren: Rosler (aka Cookie) Mason Jr, Jermaine Gibson, Samlaree Birch, Rosrita Mason, Samiliar Kekele Birch, Jerome Newman Jr, U’Dinin Erskine, Lafam Atuanya, Klon Erskine, Roshell Mason, Iviola Newman, Joseph Gibson III (JT), Gideon Boakai, Jeremiah Atuanya, Haley Atuanya, Richard Isaac Lepolu Jr, and Elijah Atuanya. One great grandchild: Harmony Gibson.
-Her brothers and sisters: James Coleman (Mariette, deceased), Dr. Albert Coleman (Magdalene), and Dr. Ciyata Coleman, and a host of other relatives and friends in Liberia, Europe, and the United States.
-Her two senior loving aunts: Mrs. Roberta Knuckles-Kiawu, Mrs. Johnetta Knuckles, and her uncle, Mr. James A. Kiawu
The Homegoing arrangements are as follows:
Friday, September 02, 2022
Viewing: 9:30am
Funeral Service: 11:00am
Smyrna United Methodist Church
1315 Concord Road
Smyrna, Georgia, 30080
Tel: 770-436-4108
Live Streaming: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257331459
Internment
Georgia Memorial Park
2000 Cobb Parkway
Marietta, Georgia, 30060
Repass follows at the Smyrna United Methodist Church
Contacts:
Oretha Coleman Mason: 678-704-1516
Helen Gibson-Newman: 703-371-2292
Larvon Birch: 312-731-0342
Joseph Gibson: 240-281-5071
Afana Atuanya: 202-704-7735
Dr. Albert Coleman: 404-600-9885/+231 88 075 7312
James Coleman: (267) 971-3847
Robert Knuckles: (918) 855-6230
William (Bill) Burke: (404) 940-5722
Hotels Information:
Country Inns & Suites (close to the church)
2175 Church Rd Smyrna Ga 30080
404-564-1105 (mention funeral)
Sheraton Suites Galleria
2844 Cobb Parkway S.E
Atlanta Ga 30339
770-955-3900
Marriott Northwest
200 Interstate North Parkway Atlanta Ga 30339
770-952-7900
Cobb Galleria Inn
2855 Spring Hill Parkway, Smyrna, GA 30080
770-435-4990
My deepest condolences to the Coleman, Atuanya & other members of the bereaved family.May she now begin the other portion of her journey. May life everlasting perpetually give her peace.
The most quiet soul of all I have ever seen, may your soul rest in prefect peace mama, you will forever be ❤️ ,remembered for your peaceful life you have live here on this earth, you took my kids as your own grandkids, we all love and miss you, Moira, Shalom, Ade, and Lelah Robertson.
Such a beautiful soul. Chata, Larvon, Helen, Helena, and the family…. Mama’s duties were completed with distinction. Her legacy lives on. Be Comforted doing your time of mourning.
Mama Dee,
The mystery name that only a child of 7yrs could recount. After being born in Knucklesville, but remembered nothing until I was brought back to Careysburg/Minersville (down the road). On one early morning, I heard a baby cry in my grandparent’s house. I asked my mother where did the baby come from? She responded that the airplane brought the baby, excitedly I said ohh, so the baby’s name is airplane baby. Later, I saw that Face, and remembered my Mama Dee, who was with Aunt Mary after the delivery. She has been my best friend, my confident, since then. Mama Dee our last unfinished project to which you gave no approval, is understood. I know your position was to protect me and I love your decision. We could not conclude, because of your relocation and communication issues. Believe me our secret remains between us. RIP 🙏⚰ my belove Mama Dee. You’re forever blessed 🙌. Your memories will linger over generations forever. Thank you for showing me unconditional love and I am very proud of my God children. May our Good Lord continue to help me to show them the unconditional love you blessed me with. Let our ancestors know that the problems at hand, will be resolved, that one day our leaders will return to the happy loving family ties that we nurtured and cherished from birth. Bye Mama Dee, may light perpetual shine upon your gentle soul. You’re forever missed. 💛
Teta Dee, our lead charge nurse and midwife from Careysburg, good night yaaa. Your calm, caring and loving motherly tone will forever remain in our hearts. You have now gained your wings, if by any chance you have seen my parents and my brother Ben, please tell them that I miss them so very much!
Dear Cousin Etta, you have been a caring, and loving Cousin. My sisters Yvonne, Cathy and myself enjoyed our good times together. The exchange of jokes and hearty laughter leave fond memories. You will always be remembered. Now that you are a part of God’s heavenly kingdom, it is good to be a child of God. Pray for us who travail on Earth. We love ❤️ you, Gwen