Louise Cole

Margaret Louise Meadows Cole, 83, of Newnan, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by husband, Tim Cole; son, Timothy Cole, Jr.; and all her siblings. She is survived by two daughters, Angela J. Cole of Tivoli, NY, Carolese (Wayne) Gullatt of Macon, GA; two granddaughters, Emily (Joshua) G. Edmonds of Alexandria, VA, Julie L. Gullatt of Macon; a step-daughter, Joan C. (Joel) Cox of Naples, FL; many nieces & nephews whom she loved dearly and extended family members. “Miss Louise”, as she was called, was born on February 25, 1926 in Covington, GA to the late Elvie & Pauline Meadows. As a young child her family moved to the Arnco Sargent area. Mrs. Cole graduated from high school as the Valedictorian of her class. She and Mr. Cole were known for their Holstein dairy farm in the Madras community near Newnan. She was an active member of the Home Demonstration Program of the University System of GA., she held numerous officer positions in the PTA when her children were in school. Macedonia Baptist Church was the center of her religious life. She taught Sunday school, Training Union and directed Vacation Bible School for many years. “Miss Louise” was directly responsible for leading many children to Christ. Mrs. Cole was the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) Director of the Western Baptist Association for ten years overseeing work in more than 45 churches. She was committed to missionary work serving as a lay volunteer for several fields of service. Her three children served as Baptist Student Union summer missionaries while in college as a direct result of their mother’s passion for missions. In 1989, Mrs. Cole moved to Macon, GA. While there, she became involved with many families by providing childcare. She was lovingly called “Mimi” by children & adults. She was active at the Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church. Due to declining health, she moved back to Newnan in 2007 as a resident of Savannah Court, an assisted living facility. The funeral service is Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church. She will lie in state from 1:30 PM. Rev. John Riley & Rev. Searcy Jackson will officiate. The Rev. James E. Shipley will do the committal service. Serving as pallbearers are Charles Witcher, Phillip Smith, Lamar Smith, Jr., Hank Berkowitz, Willie Boyd all of Newnan, & Al Michaels of Fredericksburg, VA. Burial will follow at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Those wishing to express their condolence may do so at www.mckoon.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church New Sancutary Fund c/o Macedonia Baptist Church, 1504 Macedonia Rd, Newnan GA 30263. The family will receive visitors Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan GA. Her daughters would like to thank the many staff and volunteers of Savannah Court of Newnan for their kind & loving care of their mother. They would also like to thank the many staff and registered nurses of VistaCare Hospice who gave such gentle care to their mother in her final days. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

Louise Cole

February 25, 1926 - January 2, 2010