Ardelia "Poochie" (Coleman) Van Ness , VRHS Class of 1960

SCHENECTADY -- Ardelia Van Ness, "Poochie," 78, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, with God by her side.

Ardelia was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Maria Coleman. She was born on April 20, 1942 in Hudson and was raised in Rensselaer. She was in the Rensselaer school system and graduated from Van Rensselaer High School in 1960. While in high school she met the love of her life - Rodney Norman Van Ness Sr.

Ardelia was predeceased by her brother Arthur Coleman. She is survived by her husband, her four children, honorary children, LaVerne, Kelly, Richard and Jamil Hood Sr.; 20 grandchildren, Logan, Caprice, Rodney III, Justin, Alex, Alexia, Lorenzo, Marquis, RaShon, Richard Jr., ShyAnne, Yanique, Madison, Monica, Chene, Jadan, Jordan, Nadia, Kai, and goddaughter Dionna Young; special cousin, Annabelle Newsome; sisters, Dorothy Canteen (Herman), Patricia Mallory--Smith, and Marcia Coleman; brother John Coleman (Mary); 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Calling hours were held in the Elijah Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service was immediately followed by interment in Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Colonie.

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