Minola K Cole Obituary (1922 - 2012)

Minola K. Cole, from Niantic, went to be with the Lord at 12:10 a.m., Wednesday (October 24, 2012) at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur. Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3, at the United Methodist Church, Niantic, IL. Visitation will be one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Niantic, IL. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Minola was born November 20, 1922 in Decatur, IL to Grover and Elizabeth Tabor. Preceding her in death were her first husband Clifford Lierman, who died serving in World War II, Tom Cole, her husband of 53 years, her sisters, Lucille Mechtoldt, Juanita Kitson, Anna Tucker and brothers, Grover and Dan Tabor. Surviving her are brother, Robert Tabor and sister, Delores Rondeau. She is also survived by her son Dan (Linda) Cole of Heyworth, her daughter, Barbara Cole of Latham, grandchildren: Laura Daghe, Tom Cole, Meghan Reed and Kevin Reed. Great-grandchildren: Jake and JoJo Daghe, Danny and Sadie Cole and Mykelsi, Kayden and Daniel Reed also survive. Minola was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was active in her church and the Niantic Methodist Women's group. She had many friends in Niantic. Her last three years were spent at Fair Havens Christian Home, where she was loved by many who live and work there. Those who knew her well and her beautiful smile, can see her listening to and dancing to Dixieland Jazz music in heaven.