Kathy Elaine Cole

Kathy Elaine Cole obituary

Kathy Elaine Cole

Kathy Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Kathy Elaine Cole, 71, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Blossoms in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was the daughter of the late Francis Melvin Cole of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and the late Evelyn Ann Sanderson of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Kathy was raised in and received her education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1972. She later attended Southeast Arkansas College.

Kathy is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Ladd, of Pine Bluff. She is survived by three children, Bryan and Matthew Torres of Cabot, Arkansas, and Christoper Torres of Malvern, Arkansas. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Sherri Torres of Malvern and Cecile (Matthew) Torres of Cabot. Kathy is survived by two grandchildren, Raven and Lathan Torres of Malvern.

A private memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory

2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076

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