Letha Mae Cole, 101 formerly of Blossom, went to be with her Lord on February 3, 2021.
A graveside service is set for Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom, Texas with Rev. Samuel Glenn officiating. No formal visitation has been set. Those that wish may sign the guest book and view at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
Letha was born in Rains County, Texas on November 24, 1919 to Van and Bessie Harvey Prather. She was the oldest living member of Blossom First Baptist Church. It was there, that she took her children to church and taught them about Jesus. She was active in numerous Civic Clubs in Blossom. Letha worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital as the Switchboard Operator for several years, and then at King’s Daughters until she was 80 years olf.
She is survived by her children, Charles Cole and wife Donna of Overton, Texas, Barbara Kesler and husband Terry of Enloe, Debbie Drake of Texarkana; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; special niece, Cindy Roberts of Point, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira W. Cole; son, Ronnie Cole; grandson, Billy Kitchens; parents, Van and Bessie Prather; siblings, Clara Greathouse, Clifton Prather, Bill Prather, Anna Lee Willis, Ruby Woodall; son-in-law, Don Drake.
Letha always told everyone, “Don’t cry for me when I’m gone. I know where I am going.”
Online condolences may be sent to the Cole family at www.fry-gibbs.com
