Judy "Lolly" Coleman

A great woman left us to begin her next adventure on the evening of Friday, May 2, 2025. Judith (Lolly) Coleman was a devoted wife, an extraordinary mother, and a grandmother who loved her grands fiercely. She was a loving daughter and a sweet big sister to five other sisters. She was also a true friend and loyal to the core in every endeavor. Whether you had known Judy for a lifetime or met her only once, she made everyone feel seen, heard, and encouraged to chase their dreams.

Lolly shared 45 wonderful years with her beloved husband, Jim, who passed away in 2012, and she has longed to be reunited with him. Together, they built not only a life but a legacy—one that uplifted their family and the communities around them.

She was Jim’s steadfast partner in every endeavor—both business and philanthropic. Together, they helped plan entire communities in Southern California and Texas, contributing to the development of tens of thousands of homes in Austin. In 1987, they united Austin’s Christian community with a groundbreaking Good Friday gathering, the largest religious event of its kind at the time, which sparked a spirit of cooperation among churches that continues today.

Lolly and Jim also launched a transformative housing program for homeless single mothers, offering six months of support and the tools needed to regain independence. Their vision lives on through two Austin-based charities and a new community in Marble Falls, Ark of the Highland Lakes, which Lolly actively supported.

Her greatest pride and accomplishment was raising three loving sons. She instilled in them integrity, honesty, a strong work ethic, generosity, creativity, and the freedom to follow their hearts and beliefs.

She was a woman of integrity, grounded in faith, fairness, and truth. Her life was a living testimony to the values she held dear.

Lolly found joy in her family and treasured every gathering at their Lake Austin home, especially the parties. Singing and dancing with her loved ones lifted her spirit, even in her hardest moments.

While her absence is deeply felt, her spirit lives on in each of us who were shaped by her love, strength, and wisdom.

Lolly was born in Redding, California on August 24, 1947, to Henry Lee Kenny and Ruby Lee Beck. She graduated from high school in Monrovia, California.

She is survived by her three sons, James and his wife Tonia, John and his wife Victoria, Jason and his wife Leslie. She also leaves behind seven beloved grandchildren; her sisters Susan Davis (husband Pete), Linda Massengale (husband Les), and Janice Hakker (husband David); and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Coleman family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Ben Broughton, Jordan Woods, Zack Coats, Misha Jennings and Samantha Thomson; Tammie and Marie “Angel” of Comfort Keepers; Lucy, Lisa, and Mary of Brookdale; the Dell Seton ER team; and their many friends for their love, care, and prayers.

Services

Visitation: Friday, May 9, 5:00–8:00 PM (Optional viewing Saturday morning, May 10, 9:00-9:45 at Weed-Corley-Fish in Lakeway.)

Graveside Service: Saturday, May 10, 10:00-10:30 AM at White Rock Cemetery, Bee Cave, TX

Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 10, 11:00-12:30 at Weed-Corley-Fish in Lakeway with Reception to follow at 1 PM.

In honor of Lolly’s vibrant spirit and deep love for art and beauty, we invite you to wear jeans, colors, patterns, or pieces that reflect creativity. Let your attire be a reflection of the color she brought into our lives, think florals, flowing fabrics, artistic touches, or anything that feels like a tribute to the beautiful life she lived. (Of course traditional black is welcome, but not required.)

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to causes that were close to Lolly’s heart:

Ark of the Highland Lakes Transformational Village (a project Jason supports) https://arkofhighlandlakes.org/

Camp of the Hills, serving underprivileged youth (led by Michael Thames)

https://www.campofthehills.org/

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