Ethel Cole, 78

Ethel Gloria Cole, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

She was born December 3, 1945 in Chicago, the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Veal) Moore, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1962.

Ethel was a homemaker who devoted herself to raising her six children.

Remaining to cherish her memory are three sons, Lonnie (Kirsten) Cole, Charles (Katie) Cole and Stephen (Valarie) Cole; daughter, Salana (Leon) Fowler; grandchildren, Antemira Holmes, Sabrina Cole, Kanesha Cole, Tomecia Cole, Jessica Holmes, Charles Cole Jr., Malik Cole, Kahlil Cole, Hunter Cole, Tyana Loree, Contessa Cole, Madison Cole, and Tatum Cole; great-grandchildren, A’Mara Holmes, David Smith Jr., Zamaria Parrack, Graycient Parrack, Jaquon Hodges, Ronnell Hodges, Marcus Hodges, Emmanuel Sutton, Mi’ Kaiah Ajah, Roman Cooper; great-great-grandchild, Xy’Minah Carrillo-Holmes; brother, Jerry Moore; sisters, Shirley Moore and Margaret Haithcock.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Cole Sr.; two sons, Herbert Cole and Tony Cole; six siblings, John Herbert Moore, George Moore, Richard Moore, Lorraine Mills, Barbara Moore, and Evelyn Long.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at noon at the funeral home, with Pastor LaChanuj Shelton officiating. She will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

Donations in Ethel’s memory may be directed to the charity of your choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.