Dorithia Louise Martin Martin-Coleman

Why do we mourn departed friends or shake at death’s alarm? Tis’ but the voice that Jesus sends to call them to his arms. Dorithia L. Martin-Coleman, also known as Dot parted this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:30pm at the Kindred Hospital Las Vegas – Sahara. Dorithia was born on March 23, 1969 in Los Angeles California. Dorithia was the loving daughter of Esther M. Manuel (who preceded her in death) and Raymond D. Manuel. Dorithia graduated from Dorsey High School, Los Angeles, California in 1987. Dorithia was a very successful retail manager for the TJ Maxx Department Stores before she relocated to Nevada and began working in a field in which she was extremely compassionate (Autism Advocacy). Dorithia was determined in her research efforts to find out as much as she could about Autism Spectrum Disorder so that she could better support, assist, and strengthen Nevada families of children with disabilities by providing vital information, services, and training; therefore, she began working with the highly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated team of Nevada PEP professionals. In 1992, Dorithia married the love of her life, John Lee Coleman Sr. and gave birth to her only child, John Lee Coleman Jr. in 1993. Dorithia leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, John Lee Coleman Sr., Son: John Lee Coleman Jr., Sister: Alicia Manuel, Stepdaughter: La Tanya M. McNair (Felix Jr.) Stepgranddaughter: Janiria C. Robinson, Nieces: Darnishia R. Larkins, and Dajahnay M. Larkins, Nephew: Dominic T. Larkins, Great Niece: Brooklyn Monterrosa, Uncle: Charles Grant Jr., Aunt: Loretta Noel (who preceded her in death), Sister in laws: Thelda Harris and Rose Smith, Brother in law: Herbert Belt (Angela), Cousins: Ronda & Ivan Noel, and a host of other relatives and friends.