Tina Coley

Tina Marie Coley, 68, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Tina was born on August 9, 1956, in Miami, Florida, to Ben and Marion “Peggy” McCardel. She grew up in Miami and graduated from Miami Norland Senior High School in 1974. In 1977, Tina married Mike Coley, together they raised three children. 

Tina was a generous and kind-hearted soul known for her love of animals, especially dogs. She was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and fondly recalled their undefeated season in 1972. One of her cherished memories was traveling with her daughter Cheryl to witness Dan Marino’s Hall of Fame induction. Tina found joy in long conversations with her son Colin, who supported her through life’s challenges. She also delighted in being a first time grandmother to Bailey Flores. Tina also took pride in her son Kent’s foster parenting efforts and was a proud grandma to all Kent and Melissa’s kids: Liu, Alexis, Alana, Marty, Zaedyn, Junior, Lucci, Jay, and Ariez. She talked about her grandkids all the time. Tina treasured her family deeply, and her children meant the world to her.

Tina is survived by her three children: Cheryl Flores (Ernie) of Casper, Wyoming; Colin Coley (Adam Mauth) of Casper, Wyoming; and Kent Coley (Melissa) of Billings, Montana; her father, Ben McCardel; sisters, Selena Medina and Jennifer Poston; brother, George Poston; former husband, Mike Coley; stepmother, Janet; stepsister, Melanie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Kellen Lee Coley, in 1981, and her beloved mother, Peggy, in 2021.

In keeping with Tina’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Instead, her children will honor her memory by staying close to one another and the family with hold a celebration of life at a later date.