Brenda Sue Hammett Coleman, 75, of Arthur, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 South Vine Street, Arthur, Illinois with a memorial service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Arthur Fire and Ambulance.

Brenda was born on July 31st, 1941 in Pittsfield, Illinois. She was the daughter of Rose Hocking and Paul Hammitt. Brenda married Robert "Bob" (Digger) Coleman on April 12th, 1960. He survives.

She is also survived by a son, William (Valerie) Coleman of Sullivan; daughter, Dee (Scott) Coleman McGraw of Bloomington; stepmother, Thelma Hammitt of Pittsfield; sister, Barb (Jack) Hussey of Byron, Georgia; brother, Craig Hammitt of Milton; grandchildren, Stacey Thomas, Danielle Thomas, Chase (Lindsay) Coleman, Nick Coleman, Jory Borntreger, Molly McGraw, Bobby McGraw, and Joey McGraw.

Brenda is also survived by great grandchildren, Kamden Reynolds, Madyson Reynolds, Keeley Thomas and Carolina Coleman. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Eddie Coleman; sister, Beverly Hammett; step brothers Larry Dale and Ted Dale.

Brenda attended Jacksonville High School in Illinois. She was a transportation aide for special needs children in Arthur. She enjoyed selling Avon, spending time with her friends from tea group, and following her grandchildren through various sporting events. Brenda's great grandchildren were very special to her.

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