Barbara Estelle Hathorne-Coleman was born September 12, 1949 to Howard and Della Hathorn, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She was raised in Guthrie, OK and attended St. Catherine Catholic and Page Elementary Schools. She graduated from Faver High School and continued education at Langston University receiving her bachelors degree in Business Education. Later while attending Langston, she met and married the love of her life, Mr. John H. Coleman of Langston, OK. To this union of 39-years five children were born. Barbara received Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Mt. Olive Friendship Baptist Church, Guthrie, OK. Later she continued her services at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Langston, New Hope Baptist Church, Langston. In 2009 she united with Covenant Life Family Worship Center. The Lord truly blessed her hands with many talents. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Hathorn, brother, Clavon and daughter, Ester Coleman. Barbara's memories will live on in the hearts of her husband, John of the home. Son, John Jr. (Sheletha) of Edmond, OK. Four daughters: Lashaundra Coleman, Stillwater, OK, Janice Smith (Justin) Dallas, TX, Shefra Coleman, Langston, OK. Her mother, Della Hathorn, Guthrie, OK. Two sisters: June Norton (Norvell) Spencer, OK and linda Hopkins, Wichita KS. Four brothers: Howard Jr. (Marilyn) Parks, CA, Matthis and Lorenzo (Kathy) of Guthrie, OK. Chester (Christine) Oklahoma City, OK. Thirteen grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and many friends.