Foye Ruth-Whitefield Cole-Obituary

Foye Ruth Whitefield Cole

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O wow I didn't know I'm so sorry Becky Mrs Cole was the best land lord I ever had I loved how she would bring my family vegetables from her garden. Oh wow I wanted to look her up to say hi she will be miss always in our prayers. Vanessa Williams and Family

Becky,Ruth and Richard my condolences to you and your families. I've been there. Your mom was a very good person and I'm sure that she and Jim are together in better place. Sorry I couldn't be there as Kelly and I had planned but things happen. Love ya'll
Larry

Becky and family, thank you for allowing me to help her. I am praying for the comfort of you and the family.

My condolences to the family. I worked with Foye at Burlington Industries in Durham and Burlington and it's hard to imagine her not being here. My prayers will go out for you. Tom Parrish

With loving thoughts of you Becky and your family. God bless each of you and give you peace. We love you Crow and Eagle ^j^

Foye was a wonderful example of common sense and wisdom. One of my favorite quotes from her came when she was visiting me. She saw me cleaning up leftovers off my children's plates by eating them. When I told her I couldn't just throw food out, she replied, "It'll either go to waste or waist. You choose." I've had the opportunity to share that with a smile with many others. It was one of many "As my aunt used to say" phrases I got to make good use of!

Lots of love to all of...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Mom,
Thank you for all of the years you cared for me. When I would be sick at home, I would always have oatmeal and grapefruit. If I had an upset stomach, I got tomato soup and crackers. Gingerale if really bad. Although it was not often that you would stay home with us, it was great when we had that choice.I remember another time when I came home from school, walked in the door and you were home and had made brownies!That was totally awesome. I remember thinking, it would be great...

Obituary

Foye Ruth's Obituary

TIMBERLAKE: Mrs. Foye Ruth Whitefield Cole, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, October 3, 2013. Mrs. Cole was a lifelong resident of Person County. She was the daughter of the late Esther Pearl Wilson Whitefield and the late Thea Wellington Whitefield. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James Woodrow Cole; a son, David Thomas Cole; and a grandson Zachary Ladd. Mrs. Cole worked in textiles, beginning as a sheet sewer and eventually worked in the administrative offices of Burlington Industries. She was a member of the Durham Primitive Baptist Church and had the opportunity to travel to many Primitive Baptist Churches throughout North Carolina and Virginia. She was also active in the PTA, Extension Homemakers and the Girl Scouts of America.In her later years, much of her time was spent in her garden raising German Johnson tomatoes and her special blend of corn. Her spirit and determination along with her faith in God carried her over the rough patches in her life and she passed along those qualities to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren whom all adored her.Mrs. Cole is survived by daughters, Ruth Ellen Cole Boone of Pittsboro and Rebecca Mae Cole Dalton of Timberlake; son, James Richard Cole of Timberlake; brother, Clarence Whitefield of Chapel Hill; sisters, Iva Pearl Godwin of Okeechobee, FL and Lois Barringhaus of Northbrook, IL; grandchildren, Joseph Farlow, Jenny Norris, Juli Deans, Heather Cole, Melissa Cole, Matthew Cole, and Halston Ladd; and great grandchildren, Austin Farlow, Maecyn Deans and Baby L.A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Durham Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home in Durham.Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made to Durham Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Larry E. Byrd, 715 N. 9th Street, Mebane, NC 27302.

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