Dedra Paris Ash- Coleman, 60, of East St. Louis died peacefully in her homer on December 5, 2020.

She was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Willetta Gibson Ash and John Henry Ash. She was the fourth child of seven.

Dedra received Christ at an early age. She attended school District #187 and graduated from Cahokia High School. Dedra furthered her education at SIUE College and received her CNA Certification. Dedra worked at Midas Muffler in St. Louis, MO for 15 years.

Dedra was a very loving, caring, and passionate person. She was a great sister, aunt, and cousin. She was always there to support her family and friends. She never missed a holiday or a birthday.

Dedra spent 25 wonderful years with her husband Mr. Albert Coleman. They enjoyed their lives together with lots of love, laughter, and fun. They shared one dog together, Jiggy Coleman.

Dedra is survived by her beloved husband Albert Coleman, her loving dog Jiggy of East St. Louis, IL; sisters Donna Ash and Allison (Leo) Brown of Centreville, IL; brother Keith (Penny) Ash of Cahokia, IL; one great-great uncle George Moses of St. Louis, MO; a special brother John Collier; special niece Danyelle Radford, and a special nephew Phillips Jones, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.