Lifetime resident of the Verde Valley Clara E. Coleman passed away on April 27th, in Cottonwood Arizona. Mrs. Coleman was born in Flagstaff Arizona on July 22nd, 1940 to Clinton and Josephine Barker. It was in the Verde Valley where she met the love of her life Allen Coleman, and there they raised three children. She was proceeded in death by her husband on fifty years Allen Coleman. She is survived by her son Clinton (Kim) Coleman, Daughters Kimberley Coleman, and Melanie (George) Werner. Grandchildren Kristina Rivera, Matthew Coleman, Steven Coleman, Casey Coleman, Jake Coleman, Cody Werner, and Gwendolyn Werner and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Coleman loved the outdoors, bowling, and playing softball. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten by all who knew and loved her. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11:00am at All Souls Cemetery in Cottonwood with a Celebration of Life to follow. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com