Frances Coleman

On September 1, 2022, Frances Silvergold Coleman passed away peacefully, five days before her 98th birthday, with the love of her family surrounding her. Frances was born in Dallas on September 6, 1924.

She and her parents, Belle and Abraham Silvergold, welcomed two younger sisters, Ruthie and Ethel. Frances immediately became their protective big sister. Just three months after Ethel’s birth, her father was killed in an automobile accident. Belle worked hard to raise and provide for her daughters, who were inseparable. The three girls became known as the Silvergold Sisters and were deeply devoted to one another throughout their lives. Frances graduated from Forest Avenue High School and Draughon Business College. At the age of 13, she met her future husband, Julius, who fell in love with her at first sight. Julius’s love for Frances never lessened. Every day he told her, “You are so beautiful and I love you so much”. Throughout almost 80 years of marriage, Frances had the devoted and complete love of the man she adored; a gift she cherished. At the young age of 19, Julius proposed and Frances, age 18, accepted.

Shortly after their marriage in 1943, Julius joined the Army. Frances and Julius began an active life when he returned from WWII. They went into business and opened their first liquor store, Red Coleman’s Liquors, near Fair Park. Frances made fresh flower football mums and sold them in the store. She and Julius were a team,and she worked as his bookkeeper helping him succeed. Frances was recognized in the community for her tireless volunteer activities. She served as Financial Chairman and Vice President of Sisterhood, Chairman of the Advanced Gifts Division for Federation, recipient of the Campaign Achievement Award, an officer of Mizrachi Women and B’nai B’rith. She was Chairwoman of Israel Bonds for three years and was honored as their Woman of Valor. Additionally, she was honored by the Jewish Community Center as Woman of the Year. She was involved with the Susan G. Komen Cancer Center, as well as the City of Hope. She was deeply respected for all of her hard work. Throughout her almost 98 years of life, Frances’ strength, grace, devotion to family and exuberance for living fully were paramount. She was beautiful inside and out. She never lost her abundant energy, love of life and love of people. She enjoyed traveling, entertaining, nights out with friends and family,and especially Happy Hours. She relished her weekly Mahjong, Pan and Bridge games, often hosting at her home.

Frances is predeceased by her parents, her daughter Janeen Kelminson, her sister and brother-in-law Ruthie and Bernard Levy, her brother-in-law Eugene Zale and her son-in-law Joey Lichtenstein. She is survived by her husband Julius Coleman, children Andrea Donsky (Cal), Ronnie Coleman (Julie), Wendy Coleman, son-in-law Marc Kelminson, her sister Ethel Silvergold Zale, grandchildren Amy Aftergut (Kent), Matt Lichtenstein (Wesley), Michael Kelminson, Greg Kelminson (Sophie), Ryan Coleman (Liz), Blake Coleman (Alanah), Nicole Glass (Justin), Justin Utay (Barbara), Brendan Goldaber, 13 great -grandchildren and by many loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Congregation Shearith Israel, Beck Family Sanctuary on Sunday, September 4th, 2022, at 1:00 PM, followed by interment at Sparkman Hillcrest. A Shiva Minyan service will be held at Congregation Shearith Israel at 6:00 PM. The funeral service will be live streamed at https://shearith.live/beck-family-sanctuary

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Fleschler, Dr. Jorge Cheirif and the staff at the Legacy Midtown Park for their devoted care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Congregation Shearith Israel, Jewish Family Service or Hillel of Dallas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com for the Coleman family.