Edith Verlene Ward Cole Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edith Verlene Ward Cole of Hope, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 3, 2025 at the age of 98. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Verlene Ward Cole to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnnie Ward and Bessie Ward; her spouse Alious "Al" Cole; her children, Larry Cole and Karen Perice; and her brothers, Harold Ward and Hugh Ward.
She is survived by: her children, Dennis Cole (Linda) of Magnolia, Arkansas and Sharon Matherly of Hope, Arkansas; her siblings, Denver Ward of Perrytown, Ray Ward of Bodcaw, Arkansas, Dorothy Jackson of Waldo and Trudie Dillard of Bodcaw, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Laura Douglas (Larry), Jason Matherly (Jessica), Ryan Cole (Kristal) and Steven Mark Cole; her great grandchildren, Mandi Ramsey (Gray), Kayla Locke (Chris), Canan Douglas, Olivia Matherly, Andrew Cole and Ajay Cole; and her great great grandchildren, Cole Ramsey, Lillian Ramsey and Cruz Ramsey.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Union Baptist Church. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
