Gwendolyn Evans Cole, age 88, passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023, after an extended illness.
Born December 8, 1934, in Atlanta, G.A., Gwen was the daughter of the late Hazel M. Wallace, and Walter C. Evans. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bill, son Ray, and grandson Ryan.
Mrs. Cole was a homemaker who loved animals. She enjoyed farming, and took great pride in her Angus cattle.
Survivors include children, Margie (Buddy) Wallace, Billy ( Melanie) Cole, and Miles Cole; grandchildren, Rachel (Randy) Cunningham, Hudson (Nicole) Cole, Elizabeth (Chris) England, Wilson Cole, William, Crystal, Andy and Mason Cole; and great grandchildren, Sara Beth, Leah Grace, Rileigh Bre, Kennedy, Madilyn, Emma Claire, Evelyn, Liam, Peyton, and Magnus.
The family will gather at a later date for a private memorial.
Donations may be made to the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association @ www.shelbyvillebedfordhumane.org or by mail: P.O. Box 391, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
