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Christine Cole Obituary
She was born to Laverne J.D. and Florence M. (Stump) Cook on October 1, 1947, and had a deep love for the Lord from an early age. She was a woman of immense faith, continually praying over her family and friends. She led many to the Lord in her lifetime. She attended City Church of Hillsdale.
Chris was married for 45 years to her soulmate and our beloved father, James M. Cole Sr., who preceded her in death only 10 months ago. They were married on February 16, 1979. She will be deeply missed by their children James Cole Jr., Kristal (Larry) Johnson, Robin (Ray) Sanchez, and Jennifer (Jay) Davison, their 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren (with their 39th due soon), and her eldest brother, Jerry (Darlene) Cook. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter.
She graduated from Reading High School in 1965. Her continued education led her into nursing, where she spent most of her career sharing her passion for caring for the elderly. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a fun-loving soul, who cared deeply and loved fiercely. Though our hearts ache with grief and our world feels incomplete without her, we are forever grateful for the profound impact she had on all our lives. We find comfort knowing she is now walking with the Lord and is reunited with the love of her life.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled at City Church of Hillsdale on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Visitation will be from 11 am to 12 pm, with a service held immediately following at 12 pm. Per her request, Chris has been cremated.
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BJ Gustafson
April 18, 2025
Cyndy
April 1, 2025
I can see your smile and hear your giggle as you enjoy your New Home! You made us all feel special and important like we were your family. Going to Trinidad with you was a highlight in my life. Watching you pray and minister with love and compassion; even to those possessed. You were fearless Chris. I learned unconditional acceptance and love from you. Dance for me. Give Gem a big smooch. I will see you again.
BJ Gustafson
March 31, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You have been more than a friend.....you have and always will be....family. To all who was close to Chris I am so sorry for your loss. She loved all of you dearly.
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Roberta Taylor Badgley
March 30, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Chris was such a great person . Our time together as friends, spans over 50 years as classmates, friends and nurses. We shared many stores of our families, as well as, many life experiences. She will be greatly missed by all whom she meet. A truly wonderful Christian that blessed us all. Sincerely Roberta Taylor Badgley
Penny
March 27, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I only remember saying what a "classy" lady grandma Cole is. Beautiful inside and out.
Catherine (Cathy) J Cook Leaders
March 26, 2025
Sending love & prayers of Comfort, Peace & many wonderful shared memories of a loving Mother, Grandmother, GreatGrandmother, wife, sister , cousin & loving friend to many.
Knowing Chis is with Jesus brings joy to my heart & knowing she has touch many with her life.
Love to the family & friends.
Catherine ( Cook) Leaders
Alaska
Karen Hukill
March 25, 2025
Chris was a strong woman of faith and although we lost touch over the last several years I will always hold our times together close to my heart.
We spent many hours praying for our families alongside Ruth and Annette. Those are precious memories and I am forever grateful for the time I had with her.
Katherine Bower
March 24, 2025
Truly sorry for your loss prayers sent to the family and friends
Karen 'Sielken' Weesner
March 24, 2025
Chris and I go way back to early teens. We were 14 & 15 in Jack and Miriam's wedding. We were adopted sisters. Lots of laughs. We were riding in my parents trailer from Hillsdale to Angola before the wedding, going through the back roads. We were laughing so hard with every bump, until we both were feeling "green" with all the motions. We were knocking on the window, putting up signs, we wanted out, but no one paid attention to us. We staggered out after the destination, both dizzy, icky, but laughing so hard---What fun. She was a hoot, we had great times. She was helping hold me up with the loss of Dave, then Miriam just before she went to Heaven. What a shock. I'll miss her like crazy. What a reunion she has with all those already there, then being face to face with Jesus--Wow. My heart and prayers go out to all of you, she was an earth angel for sure
Patricia A Bassage
March 24, 2025
Oh so sorry to receive this news. She was a kind friend . Will miss her. God be with you , Robin and family.
Carolyn Bryner
March 24, 2025
Friends for over 60 years, sweet wonderful friend, she will be missed, so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers
Sandra J. Moyer
March 24, 2025
Sorry for our loss-friends for 60 years. Will see you in the future! Sympathy and prayers to family!
Michael Sawyer
March 24, 2025
2 Corinthians 5:8
Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
As a young boy, you were like an aunt to me ... with Jesus there is no goodbye so I'll say, "Until we meet again."
James osborne
March 24, 2025
Words will not fully express this in life when one who touch your heart takes the next step in their journey.
Chris had a faith that would not be altered by what ever seemed impossible.
I truly will miss both her and Jim, yet they now spend an eternity holding to each other.
Pat Reynolds
March 24, 2025
I am deeply saddened with Chris's passing. Prayers to Robin and family. I have been friends with Chris for over 60 years and will definitely miss her and our good times together. God bless.
Laura Kruger
March 24, 2025
Sweet MaMa Cole You will be Fondly Remembered and Missed
Laura Haywood-Mains
March 24, 2025
I'm so very sorry to hear of your passing. You were always one I remembered from years ago, you had a smile that was wonderful. With love, Lori Haywood-Mains
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