Thursday, February 28, 2019 8:14 am

"Annie Granny" Cole, age 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Annie was born March 22, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late George T. Greene and Willie Mae Grice Greene. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1955. She owned and operated a daycare center for forty years and was a faithful member of Alexander Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School teacher, WMU director and a choir member. Annie loved watching local baseball teams and was a devoted Braves fan. She was a much-endeared resident of Oak Grove HealthCare Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Benson Cole, Sr.; brother, Robert Greene and two grandsons.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Claude Benson "Benny" Cole, Jr. and wife, Susie of Rutherfordton and Mark Raymond Cole and wife, Tammy of Danieltown; sister, Nancy Cole Childers of Rutherfordton; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Alexander Cemetery.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.