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Elizabeth Cole Obituary
Ms. Cole was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a patriotic citizen. She was born in Surry County, Va., daughter of the late James Napoleon and Lurlie Virginia Clements.
Ms. Cole was also preceded in death by her husband James H. Cole. She was a member of Sherbourne United Methodist Church and the Civilian Conservation Corps Auxiliary for many years.
Ms. Cole is survived by her sons, LaVerne C. Cole and wife Mary Wray. and James E. Cole, all of Chester; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Sherbourne United Methodist Church, 2619 Sherbourne Road, Richmond, VA 23237. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Cole
Becky Archer Godsey
February 10, 2009
Liza May was always very sweet to me, my favorite great aunt! I remember visiting her house in Chester and she had peppermint stick candy for me. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Svetina
February 9, 2009
Keith,
Sorry to learn Friday of the passing of your Grandmother. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Lewis Newton
February 8, 2009
Jim, Laverne & Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lewis Newton & Family
Susan (Willis) Shelhart
February 5, 2009
Laverne, Jim & family,
I have so many memories of Granny Cole growing up and was so sorry to read of her passing. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love,
Susan
Miki Willis-Burley
February 4, 2009
Mary, Laverne and all the Family,
I pray for all your hearts to be filled with the joy and memories that Granny Cole has blessed you with for so many years. You all have known her your whole life. Continue to show the love you have been shown and continue to share the memories and Wisdom you have aquired. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
J C and Barbara King
February 4, 2009
Laverne and Jim- we were so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives.
Joyce Taylor
February 4, 2009
Lavern & Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I pray God will grant you and your family peace and comfort during this sad time. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gloria & Bill Stone
February 4, 2009
We are sorry to hear about Lizzie Mae She was a kind, loving person.
You all are in our prayers.
Bill & Gloria Stone
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