Naomi M. Colley

Naomi M. Colley, 97, of Paulding, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding.

She was born November 29, 1913, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Elba and Celia (Grine) Bercaw. On November 29, 1933, she married John R. Colley, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1961.

Survivors include a son, Richard Colley of Paulding; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Colley of Paulding; two sisters, Hilda McGrath of Paulding and Betty DeLong of Antwerp; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Two sons, Robert and Jack Colley; and two brothers, Cloyce and Victor Bercaw, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with Rev. Ben Lowell officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery in Paulding.

Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 7, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Paulding United Methodist Church or a charity of donor’s choice.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.denherderfh.com.