L. Zenobia Coleman
1898–1999 (age 101)
Educator
Biography
L. Zenobia Coleman (1898–1999) spent a century guiding students at Talladega and beyond, believing that education was both shield and lighthouse for young people navigating a changing world.
Her lectures and mentorship traversed the humanities, and even in retirement she remained a cherished sage, attending commencements, encouraging teachers and offering quiet counsel to families who treasured her as a symbol of perseverance and grace.