Mrs. Linda Cole, age 75, of Blue Ridge, passed away May 4, 2020 in Cartersville, Georgia. Born in Fannin County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Rhodes Pope. Linda was a very giving and compassionate Christian who loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends. Also preceding her in death were her siblings Randall Pope, Dorine Cole, Annie Belle Cole and Beulah Hancock.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years Willie G. “Bill” Cole of the home; daughters and one son-in-law Rachel Cole of Blue Ridge and Monalisa and Kevin Fisk of Akron, Ohio; brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth and Helen Pope of Blue Ridge, and Donnie and Ellen Pope of Epworth; sisters and brothers-in-law Kathleen and J.T. Cole of Doylestown, Ohio and Willie Jo and Calvin Burnette of Blue Ridge; grandchildren Brooklyn Herrera (Louis), Cameron Fisk and Adam Fisk; great-grandchildren, Ava and Jacob Fisk.
Graveside services were conducted Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 2 p.m. from the Sunrise Tabernacle cemetery with the Rev. Faron Cole and Chris Pope officiating. A eulogy was provided by Derek Rosas. Music was provided by Jon Cole. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers Derek Rosas, Chris Pope, Randy Pope, Dalton Pope, Austin Vick and Brady Wilson.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, who was in charge of the arrangements.