Diane Coffey Cole, age 78, of Caroleen

Diane Coffey Cole, age 78, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Diane was born August 3, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Raymond Coffey and Grace Roberts Coffey. She was a textile worker for many years, having worked at the Burlington and Haynes Plants. Diane was a member of Prospect Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ronald Cole, Sr.; son, Ronald Cole, Jr.; grandchildren, Kevin Cole and Bridget Cole; great grandchild, Molly Elizabeth Justice; four brothers and two sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Tim Cole (Diane Sluder) of Caroleen, Clint Cole of Caroleen, Becky Cole (Justin Byers) of Mooresboro, Phyllis Cole (Joe Bristol) of Ellenboro, Gary Cole (Elizabeth) of Mooresboro, Barry Cole (Christie) of Mooresboro; sister, Barbara Baldwin of Virginia Beach, VA; 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

The funeral will be conducted at 1pm Friday, March 14 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ernie Cole and Rev. Tim Elmore officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Caroleen-Avondale Cemetery.

Memorial donations requested to Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.