Lori Dawn Coleman

Lori Dawn Coleman, age 61 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a long illness.Lori was born in Roanoke July 6, 1962 and was the daughter of the late Steve E. and Bonnie M. Poff Chewning. She lived most of her life in Salem. She was a graduate of Salem High School in 1980. Lori loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining on holidays and was a long-time member of Fellowship Community Church in Salem.In addition to her parents, Lori was preceded in death by her brother, Eddy Chewning. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Michael R. Coleman; sons: Joshua Steven (Emily) Harlow of Salem, Joseph Christopher (Angela) Harlow of Roanoke; step-son, Adam Wade Coleman of Salem; grandchildren: Jocelynn, Ella, and Jordan; brother, Jeff Chewning of Wirtz; best friend, Gaynelle Day of Virginia Beach; and faithful companion, Sofia Grace.A celebration of Lori’s life will be 2:00 pm, Saturday February 3 at Fellowship Community Church, 1226 Red Lane Extension, Salem with Pastor Ken Nienke officiating. Lori's family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023.Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Lori-Coleman.