Gail Anne Cole

Gail Anne Cole obituary, Hollister, CA

Gail Anne Cole

Gail Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Family Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 9, 2026.
Gail Anne Cole, 72, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was a resident of Hollister, California, for 28 years.

Gail was born in Denver, Colorado, on May 21, 1953, to George and Mable Allen. She proudly served the Hollister Police Department for 21 years, retiring as a Multi-Service Officer. Gail was a proud member of the NRA, a dedicated Republican, and deeply patriotic. She will also be remembered for the love she had for her animals, especially her cats.

A memorial service will be held at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Cole. She will be laid to rest with her husband at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister.

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