Rita Elizabeth (Barry) Coleman, 73, of Lincoln, passed away July 10, 2023.
Rita was born June 3, 1950, in Lincoln, to George and Margaret (Larkin) Barry. She grew up in Agnew and graduated from Raymond Central High School. Rita worked for Metro Mail in Seward and Telex and North Walmart, both in Lincoln.
Rita is survived by her children, Kelly (husband Scott) Gates, Jessica Coleman and Anthony Coleman; granddaughter, Caitlyn Gates and her husband Justin Calkin; brothers, Richard (wife Verna) Barry and Robert (wife Joann) Barry; sisters, Rose Marie Randell and Mary Barry; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Barry; brothers, Joseph, William and Michael Barry; sisters, Patricia Keenan; and infant sister, Margaret; and ex-husband, John Coleman.
Mass of Christian Burial was July 14 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Lincoln with burial at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Agnew. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements by Butherus Maser and Love funeral home in Lincoln.
