Vera Mae Cole

November 11, 1930 - July 5, 2021

VERA COLE Henderson, TN: Vera Mae Tucker Cole age 90, passed away July 5, 2021 at her daughter's home in Henderson. She was born November 11, 1930 in Fayette County, AL the daughter of the late Israel Snow and Fleecie Lou Emmie Aldridge Tucker. She grew up in Walker County, AL. She married Lee Quitman Cole on November 11, 1945. They made their home in Booneville, MS. Mr. Cole preceded her in death in 2014 after 69 years of marriage. She was primarily a homemaker but also worked as a clerk for many years at Floyd Drugs in Booneville. She was a wonderful decorator. She was always very active in the church congregations she attended and worked alongside her husband during his preaching ministry. She had been a member of the Henderson Church of Christ since 1998. Her family was her pride and joy. She was very hospitable and outgoing. She loved and leaves behind her feline companion, Bella. She is survived by her two sons, Gary Lee Cole (Myra) of Carbon Hill, AL and Frankie Snow Cole (Debbie) of Huntsville, AL; daughter, Deborah Cole Sweeney (John) of Henderson; six grandchildren, Lee Ann West (Richard), David Sweeney (Janet), Christie Stevens (Fiancé Jason Etheridge), Kristen Sanderson (Ed), Jamie Cole and Frankie Cole, Jr. (Alex); twelve great grandchildren, Carliauna Burress (Blake), Brent West (Maitlin), Jonathan Sweeney, Clayton Stevens, Anslee West, Drew Sanderson, Quincy Sanderson, Trenton Sweeney, Carsyn Cole, Cole Sanderson, Frankie Cole, III, and Chase Sanderson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lee Quitman Cole; sister, Anna Lou Couch and grandson Stephen Sweeney. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 9th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel with Roy Sharp and Billy Smith Officiating. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery, Booneville, MS at 4:30 PM with David Sweeney officiating. The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Friday. In lieu of flowers donations can me made to the WINGS program at the Henderson Church of Christ. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson 731-989-2421