Barbara "Barb" Cole

1958 - 2025

Barbara "Barb" Cole
Born: November 15, 1958 in Moline, IL
Died: July 17, 2025 in Cordova, IL
Barbara "Barb" A. Cole, 66, of Cordova, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday July 17, 2025 at her home. Services were held at 10:30 am Tuesday July 22, 2025 at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Visitation was Monday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial was in Cordova Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Riverdale Education Foundation.
Barb was born November 15, 1958 in Moline, IL, the daughter of Donald and Katherine Morthland. She graduated from Riverdale High School in 1976. She married the love of her life, John Cole, on March 5, 1982 at the First Baptist Church in Cordova.
Barb worked at the Port Byron State Bank for 32 years. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Cordova. Barb, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. She loved nothing more than spending her time with her family, whether it be at home, at her children's and grandchildren's school events, or soaking up the sunshine on the beach on family vacations.
Barb is survived by her husband, John, Cordova; daughter, Jessica (John) Abbott of Cordova; son, Jared (Ashley) Cole of Port Byron, IL; mother, Kay Morthland, Cordova; brother, Mike Morthland, San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law, Dan Mikles, Cordova; grandchildren, Carter and Cooper Abbott, Jackson and Graham Cole; and many beloved extended family. She was preceded by her father, Don Morthland; sister, Susan Mikles; and sister-in-law, Lynn Morthland. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com