Betty Stevens Cole
October 12, 1925 ~ July 6, 2010
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Betty Stevens Cole, 84, of 247 Jones Road, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Mrs. Cole was born in Leicester and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was a daughter of the late Norman Houston and Annie Brown Stevens and was married to Robert D. Cole, who died in 1985.
She was a former employee of F.W. Woolworth and was a retired homemaker. She was an active member of Bell United Methodist Church in Leicester. She was a kind and caring person who will be missed by all her family, friends and neighbors.
She is survived by a son, Steven Cole of Leicester; a sister, Anne Edwards of Riverside, CA; and two brothers, David A. Stevens and his wife, Christine, of Leicester and John F. Stevens and his wife, Mildred, of Smyrna, GA.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Enoch Ball, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow at Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Our dear sweet Aunt Betty we will miss you dearly. You were always there for the boys, if it was to make them cookies or teach them lessons in life. They will never forget you, you were a very sweet and generous lady and I know you are home with everyone now. Thank you for all the memories and every little thing you did for us. We all love you alot and will miss you more than words could every say. There will never be anymore Aunt Betty cookies. Rest in Peace Little lady. Bruce, Di, Brison and Blake
When death separates family members, such great loss can result in deep sorrow. (Gen. 23:2) Even the perfect man Jesus “gave way to tears” when his friend Lazarus died. (John 11:35) So it is natural to experience sadness when death claims someone you love. However, Christians know that there will be a resurrection. Hence, they do not “sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.” (1 Thess. 4:13) Complete reliance on “the God of all comfort” will help us to endure bereavement. (2 Cor. 1:3, 4)
What a wonderful Lady she was. Betty and her friend would come in the grill, and they were always happy, I never saw her when she was not smileing. She will truly be missed. Wish I could have spent more time with her.She is Home now.
We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Stevie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother and I know how much you will miss her. I am your Uncle Harry’s daughter, Linda Cole Goins, and I have so many fond memories of visiting my Uncle Robert and Aunt Betty when I was growing up. Aunt Betty was so sweet and welcoming and I thought the world of both your Mom and Dad. I also remember that your Dad was the best tile installer in Asheville. David, Ray, and I grew up visiting our relatives, your Mom and Dad, Clara and Ted, and Grandma and Grandpa Cole. Please accept my sympathy as you go through this very difficult time. The one thing that is so hard about getting older is losing those around us that we cherish and love. Take care and know my thoughts are with you and your family. With much sympahty. Linda
Hi Steve,
Just to tell you We are sorry for the loss of your Mom..She was a very sweet lady, and will be missed by many..I always looked forward to visiting her and Robert…May the Lord bless you during this time of bereavment..Just know we are praying for you…Psalm 18:2
With love and prayers, Pat, Pete and Ronnie Cole
Steve,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mom, I know it is a difficult time for you, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do please let me know. We just have to know that God is our strength and our power and he makes things perfect and fulfilled, and we depend upon him for all things, my prayer for you is that God gives you all the strength that you need to make it through this difficult time. I know you will miss her terribly but just remember, she is just resting now on a heavenly high and you will see her again. God Bless you Steve.
Always Vera