Mrs. Nora Mae Hatcher Coleman
May 23, 1943 ~ August 25, 2025
Born in:
Beckley, WV
Resided in:
Weirton, WV
Nora Mae Hatcher Coleman, 82, of Weirton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Born on May 23, 1943, in Beckley, WV, Nora was the daughter of the late Arthur and Noralueva Moore Hatcher.
After graduating from Byrd Prillerman High School in Amigo, WV, Nora furthered her education at Bluefield State College. It was there she met the love of her life, Melvin L. “Mel” Coleman. The two were married on December 27, 1962, and shared nearly 58 years together before his passing in 2020. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, three daughters, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Following Mel’s career as a semi-pro basketball player, he became a teacher and assistant basketball coach at Weirton Madonna High School. As her children grew, Nora began a long and fulfilling career beginning at First National Bank of Weirton, followed by Weirton Housing Authority and presently as the Activity Director at Serra Village in Weirton, where she served for more than twenty years.
Nora was known for her joyful spirit, feisty nature, and vibrant personality. She was the life of the party, always impeccably dressed and full of energy. She loved decorating her home, singing, and taking vacations with her family, especially the annual Coleman family trips to the Outer Banks.
For forty years, she played an integral role in the Coleman School of Basketball.
She was a faithful parishioner of Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and was active in the Christian Mothers. Nora also dedicated her time to community service through the Democratic Women, the Human Rights Commission, and as a former member of the Weirton Jaycees.
In addition to her parents, Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Lawrence Coleman, Sr., who passed on July 1, 2020, and her grandson, Adrian.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Melvin Lawrence Coleman, Jr. (Lori), Patrick Jerome Coleman (Jody), Anthony Norville Coleman (Alana), Melissa Coleman, Kenyatta Coleman-Grant (Derrick), and LaTasha R. Coleman; her grandchildren: LaChelle Guinn, Mariah, Antuan, and Amiya Coleman, Madison and Micah Brotosky, Melvyn Elijah Coleman, Savannah, Victor, and Kenleigh Grant; her great-grandchildren: Carson Francis, Yuri, and Kai Jones; and her brothers: Richard Hatcher (Dorothy), Arthur Hatcher (Ruby), and Roy Hatcher (Bronza).
Friends and family will be received on Sunday from 1–3 PM and 6–8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday (Labor Day), at Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made in Nora’s memory to the Coleman School of Basketball, 138 Brick Lane, Apt. 5, Cross Lanes, WV 25313.
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To Anthony, Alana, Antuan , Amiya and the entire family of Mrs. Coleman, please except my sincere condolences to you and your family. I know no matter what age a matriarch passes it’s never easy for they have given birth to us. My prayers go up for you all and I will continue to lift you all up in prayer. Will all my love🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
To the entire Coleman family,your Mom and Dad were very special people. Always raising up those around them and setting an example of faith and love. The class of 74 at Madonna were truly blessed to have had them in our lives and we were extremely happy to have been able to share our 50th class reunion with Nora last fall. I know Mel met her at the gates of heaven and they will continue to watch over the legacy they left.
So sorry for your lost .Your mom was a good friend.She would stop by and talk or wave.
My heart goes out to the entire Colman Family, with sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mother. Your parents have been and always will be known as a giving and inspirational loving couple , They are our Catholic celebrities known and loved throughout Weirton and surrounding areas . ( even here in California) Thank you for sharing your parents with all of us . May you find comfort, knowing how important they were to this community. Combining your mom and dad together signing this guest book just seemed right , like many, I too envision them back together again in heaven. Mary Kaye Charnie Druliner ( Madonna Class of 1972)
My deepest sympathy to the family.
I was so fortunate enough to work with Mrs. Coleman where she was so kind to me. We got along so wonderful then realizing this was the Mr. Coleman’s better half. Mr. Coleman also was my teacher. Two great great people. So sorry for your loss.
Melissa, Kenyatta and the Coleman Families, so very sorry to hear of Nora’s passing. What a lovely lady to have known. She was always ready with a kind word whenever I would see her. May your precious memories help you all through this difficult time. May she now Rest in Peace.
To the entire Coleman Family, My heart is breaking over the loss of your beautiful mother. I am sending love, prayers, and hugs from afar and wish I could be there to celebrate her life with all of you. Both of your parents have left a lasting impression on my soul and I am so grateful to have known them. Keeping you all in my prayers. Love you all, Stephanie
Susan Long Nolan (MHS class of 1972)
Deepest sympathies to the Coleman family and prayers for the soul of your mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Always remember her energy, her smile, her kindness, her love.
She will always be remember as a precious gem of a person!
Our very deepest sympathies. May she rest in peace. 🙏
A wonderful lady who showed us what class was and how to have fun. Always thoughtful, wise, and kind. We were all blessed to have her touch our lives.
My deepest sympathies to you all .
Our sympathies and prayers for the family.
Nora was such a sweet and lovely lady…last September I had the pleasure of being in her company as she was an honored guest at our Madonna class reunion. She always had a kind word and we always found something to chuckle about. She will truly be missed in our community.
She will be deeply missed. I often think back to our childhood days. She was scared of worms, and Arthur and I would gather green worms from the tobacco leaves to chase her. We would laugh until Mama yelled at us to stop. Those were simple times, and we were like a close-knit family. We truly loved one another, and I will always remember her.
To my dear Coleman family, hold your mother’s name high and let God guide you. She is now at peace in God’s arms. Stay strong; I love you. I regret that I can’t be with you in person, but I will be there in spirit. Let’s keep each other in prayer.
C ONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
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