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Bertha “Pat” Priscilla Cole, 82, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1934, in Avery County, NC to the late Howard Lewis McGuire and Bertha Guy McGuire.
She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a Beautician. Pat enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, word searches, and jig saw puzzles. She also liked going to the mountains and playing cards with her friends and family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her previous husbands, William “Bill” Francis Meyler, Robert Fred Saleeby, Jack Cole; a son, Kevin Francis Meyler; a daughter, Anchen McGuire Cole; three brothers, Burris Blake McGuire, Jack McGuire, and Doug McGuire; and a sister, Mary McGuire Brown.
Pat is survived by her four daughters, Cynthia Moore (Earl) of Salisbury, Deborah Jordan (Daniel) of Morganton, Kathleen Haack (Jurgen) of Jacksonville, FL, and Rebecca Saleeby of Salisbury; a brother, Guy McGuire (Kelly) of Salisbury; two sisters, Roberta Jean Chabon (Steve) of Greensboro, and Claudia Snipes (Wayne) of Sherrills Ford; ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday September 2, 2016, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the home of Bertha Cole.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan County Hospice and Palliative Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is serving the Cole family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Melody Smith says
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. May your loving memories bring you peace and comfort.
Debra McCorkle says
Rebecca, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pam Barlow says
Rebecca, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family through this sad time. Your mother sounded like a wonderful lady, and you look very much like her (BEAUTIFUL LADY!).
Hollye Robinson says
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Cornett Deal says
Rebecca and Family,
You and your family will be in my prayers during this time of sorrow. May God’s peace be with each of you.
Lee Stone says
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Stuart says
Rebecca,
So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you!
Diane Monroe says
So sorry for your loss will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Sherri Grant Jefferies says
Cyndi and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May your fondest memories of your mother live on forever in your hearts.
Crystal Dennison says
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My sincerest sympathies are with you and your family.
Debbie C Burris says
Rebecca you and your family have my deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers. Hope you can find some peace in your shared memories
Debbie Burris/ Asst.
Montgomery Co. Clerk of Court
Dori Wynter-Mitchell El says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott McMurray says
Rebecca,
My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. May remembering all the special times that you spent with your Mother get you through this difficult time.
Jonathan Chandler says
I am truly sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. My condolences. I knew her as a cool Mom to Benji Cole.