Betty Joyce Keen Cole Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Joyce Keen Cole of Elkton, Maryland, born in Bradshaw, West Virginia, who passed away on October 26, 2021 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Bowles and Opal Lee Bowles; her former husband Martin J. Keen; her grandson Jeremiah Lawlor; and her siblings, Tommy, Jerry, Larry, James and Patricia Bowles.
She is survived by: her spouse Ulise Cole; her children, Gloria G. Butler (Bob) of Quinton, NJ, Melissa M. Lawlor (David) of North East, MD and Martin J. Keene Jr. (Theresa) of Elkton, MD; and her siblings, Ella M. Jones of Elkton, MD, Jack E. Bowles of Elkton, MD, Glendora Dvorak (Roger) of Elkton, MD, Michael Bowles Jr. of Elkton, MD and Frank Bowles (Bethany) of Greenwood, DE. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local food bank.
