Willie Jean Cole

Willie Jean (Miller) Cole was born June 18, 1937 to the late Willie Miller and Edith Carroll Miller.  She departed this earthly life on December 15, 2023. Willie Jean was preceded in death by one child, baby girl Cole. Her husband, Harmon Cole Jr. and 4 brothers; Willie Lee, Robert, Leo and Cleo Miller.

She is survived by her daughters: Joyce Allen of Lonoke, AR; Debbie (Bill) Whitelow of Trotwood, OH; Vickie Cole of Huber Heights, OH; and Josephine Cole-Robinson (Jeffery) also of Huber Heights, OH. Four grandchildren: Juan Allen of Clarksville, AR; Brandy Allen of Lonoke, AR; Desiree (Jason) Evans of Fairborn, OH; and Jonathan Johnson of Phoenix, AZ. Nine great-grandchildren and three great, great-grandchildren. Five sisters, Ardatha Allen of Lonoke AR; Emma Curlett of Carlisle, AR; Mary Hicks also of Lonoke, AR; Minnie (Larry) Rasberry of Pine Bluff, AR; and Cynthia Miller of Sherwood, AR.  She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

Willie Jean loved quilting and keeping in touch with her many relatives and friends by phone.  She never met a stranger and was always helping anyone in need.  She loved doing word searches and puzzles.