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Ila Mae Cole

June 19, 1925 — May 30, 2021

Mrs. Ila Mae Kerr Cole was born June 19, 1925 in Brookland, AR the daughter of the late Charlie Kerr and Adda Good. She was united in marriage to Joel Cole on December 31, 1943. Mr. Cole preceded her in death on July 13, 1983. She attended the Bible Center in Waynesboro, TN and Shawnettee Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, working puzzles, board games, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Cole departed this life on May 30, 2021 at her daughter, Kathy and husband, Vic's house in Waynesboro, TN at the age of 95 years, 11 months, and 11 days. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her grandson-in-law, Elijah Edwards, her twin sister, Lila Fae Shipe, and 11 other siblings.

She is survived by four daughters, Glenda Sue Davis and husband Milas of Collinwood, TN, JoNell (Jody) Baugus and husband Jerry of Waynesboro, TN, Kathy Ann Barnett and husband Vic of Waynesboro, TN, Janice Kay Wood and husband Brian of Knoxville, TN; ten grandchildren, Joel (Mac) Davis and wife Renee, Jeffrey Davis and wife Becky, Jason Davis and wife Sissy, Joshua Davis and wife Erica, Jeremy Baugus and wife Gwen, Jerrod Baugus and wife Ginger, Maegan Edwards, Joel Barnett and wife Destin, Brianne Roberts and husband Ryne, Justin Wood; 21 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren, and devoted caregiver, Kymberly Pigg.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at Shawnettee Church.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Shawnettee Church in Collinwood, TN, with Leo Doyle officiating. Burial will follow in the Shawnettee Memory Gardens with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.
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Visitation

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Interment

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Shawnettee Memory Gardens

Shawnettee Road, Collinwood, TN 38450

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Cemetery

Shawnettee Cemetery

Collinwood, TN

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