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.
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.
