Mary Harris Cole Obituary

In loving memory of Mary Harris Cole of Greenville, North Carolina, who departed this world on October 14, 2024 at the age of 79. Mary Harris leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Mary Harris departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Harris. Though Mary Harris may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her husband Donald Edwards Cole; and her brother Jackie Harris. She is survived by: her daughter Wanda Cole Leonhardt; her son-in-law Dr. Gary Gene Leonhardt; her granddaughters, Allison Archer Leonhardt (Brent Portz) and Cameron Leonhardt Buttram (Jon Buttram); and her siblings, Evelyn Harris Harrell and Wayne Harris. She is also survived by cats and birds.