Ida Coleman Eagle of Lynchburg passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. Mrs. Eagle was born December 10, 1929 in Stapleton, VA to the late Robert Cliff Coleman and Dora Hesson Coleman. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas William Eagle, Sr. Mrs. Eagle attended Thomas Terrace Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children Thomas & Rita Eagle of Lynchburg, Ronnie & Mechelle Eagle of Appomattox, Doris & Rich Seal of Lynchburg, and Patricia & Randy Green of Lynchburg. Her grandchildren Tee Eagle, Kevin Eagle, Kellie Gallier, Lindsay Melvin, Jason Elliott, Randall Elliott and Taylor Green. Six great-grandchildren Camryn Gallier, Brendan Gallier, Ian Elliott, Cadyn Elliott, Kenzie Elliott & Payton Melvin. A sister Jean Burgess of Madison Heights, a devoted niece Linda B. Davidson and a special sister-n-law Ann E. Campbell.
Mrs. Eagle is preceded in death by her sister Louise Brown and six brothers Clyde Coleman, Gordon Coleman, Sammy Coleman, Robert Coleman, Walter Coleman and Jack \"Elmo\" Coleman.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of The Carrington for the care of their mom for the past two months.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 \"" 8:30 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her daughter, 1037 Dandridge Drive. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Tharp Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Mark Grooms & the Rev. Ronnie Davidson. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Concord Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 48, Concord, VA 24538 or Centra Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503.