Hazel Cole Obituary
She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Grace Phelps and siblings, Earl Phelps, Mary Anderson, Pearl McReynolds, and Donald Phelps.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Cole; son, Edward Phelps (partner Jelena Browning); daughter, Katherine Cole (husband Matthew Palmer); and brother, Bill Phelps.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Rose Funeral and Cremation – Broadway. A service will follow at 1:00pm with Rev. Jesse Jones, Jr. officiating. An interment service will be held at 3:00pm the same day at Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Young Williams Animal Shelter in Hazel's name (https://www.young-williams.org/).
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rosefuneraltn.com.
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