JoAnn Carol Cole

JoAnn Carol Rouse Cole age 74 of Ramseur passed away Saturday night, September 14,2024 at her home.  JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  JoAnn lived a full and vibrant life filled with laughter and cherished memories.  She served as a park ranger with the North Carolina Zoo from 1982 to 1994 and then as a Seargent with the NC Department of Corrections from 1994 until 2014.

JoAnn leaves behind her beloved husband Tommy.  She also leaves behind two daughters Tana Dunlap and her partner Austin Adams and Kimberly Nelson and husband Nick.  One son Rick Gordon and wife Kristy, each of whom will forever cherish her memory.  JoAnn was preceded in death by her beloved son Jack "Jay" Greene whose memory she carried with her always.  She was a proud grandmother to her 8 grandchildren, Morgan Gilbreath and husband Johnathon, Brock Dunlap, Addie Nelson, Jackson, Evan and Valerie Greene, Ashlee Gunter and husband Nicholas and Dallas Gordon and wife Fallon.  She is also survived by four great grandchildren Harper, Finn, Jenson and Jessup.

A Celebration of JoAnn's life will be held Tuesday evening, September 17 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro.