Valerie Baity Coleman age 90, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Born on May 7, 1933, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Pinkney Baity and Eloise Early Baity. Mrs. Coleman was a graphic designer and worked for the Northeast Georgian for nine years. Valerie is described by her family as being a very creative person who loved art and making creative crafts. She was a member of the Demorest Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Coleman Rice; brothers, Arthur Pinkney Baity, Jr., and David Baity; and sister, Linda Baity Bennett; and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Donald W. Coleman of Mt. Airy; sister, Deborah Baity Austin of Kings Mountain, North Carolina; grandchildren, Michelle Rice, Shaun Rice, and Jasmin Rice; great-grandchildren, Aethan Hightower, Deoen Hightower, Savannah Rice, and Devon Rice; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Demorest Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 680 Double Bridge Connector, Mt. Airy, GA 30563, with Mr. Mark Major officiating.
Zoom link to watch memorial service: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/381c6f97/Uky_EP8PO0yS9WF6BDhduQ?u=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83198752169?pwd=RzRNL2toV3pjK0lwbHdXYjI0OW1TUT09
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Born on May 7, 1933, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Pinkney Baity and Eloise Early Baity. Mrs. Coleman was a graphic designer and worked for the Northeast Georgian for nine years. Valerie is described by her family as being a very creative person who loved art and making creative crafts. She was a member of the Demorest Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Coleman Rice; brothers, Arthur Pinkney Baity, Jr., and David Baity; and sister, Linda Baity Bennett; and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Donald W. Coleman of Mt. Airy; sister, Deborah Baity Austin of Kings Mountain, North Carolina; grandchildren, Michelle Rice, Shaun Rice, and Jasmin Rice; great-grandchildren, Aethan Hightower, Deoen Hightower, Savannah Rice, and Devon Rice; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Demorest Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 680 Double Bridge Connector, Mt. Airy, GA 30563, with Mr. Mark Major officiating.
Zoom link to watch memorial service: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/381c6f97/Uky_EP8PO0yS9WF6BDhduQ?u=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83198752169?pwd=RzRNL2toV3pjK0lwbHdXYjI0OW1TUT09
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
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