Joyce Ann Cole

Joyce Ann Cole obituary, Richmond, KY

Joyce Ann Cole

Joyce Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home on Jan. 23, 2026.
Joyce Ann Jackson Cole, 77, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Baptist Health -Lexington.

Joyce was born in Madison County, Kentucky on November 21, 1948, to Lloyd and Nettie McQueen Jackson. She was an avid collector and loved to travel.

Joyce is survived by: her son, Brandon Myers Cole (Shirley); her daughter, Tonya Rey Stephens (Peter); her sister, Bonnie Isaacs; her grandchildren, Zachary Tyler Hayes and Delgonna Cole.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Ray Cole.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 30, 2026, at Madison County Memorial Gardens, 210 Rice Ln. W., Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local humane society in Joyce's name.

The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.cpcfh.com

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