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Obituary For Barbara Ann Cole Owens
Mrs. Barbara Ann Cole Owens, 85 of LaFayette, Alabama passed away peacefully at Tanner East Alabama in Wedowee, Alabama on Friday December 18, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
She was born on June 26, 1935 in LaFayette to the late Edward Lawson Cole, Sr. and the late Evie Yarbrough Cole. She graduated from LaFayette High School in 1953 and worked at Farmers And Merchants Bank for over 40 years. She was a longtime member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her Parents, Sisters Marion Cole Gomes and Helen Cole Shaddix and Brothers Edward Lawson Cole, Jr., and Jerry Francis Cole. She is survived by her Daughter Robin (Mark) Ennis of Opelika Al., and her Son Jon (Alice) Owens of Alexander City, Al., Grandchildren Jack McCown, of Nashville, Tn., Catherine (Bo) Larkin of Auburn, Al., Luke Owens, Audrey Owens and Jake Owens of Alexander City, Al., her Sister Carolyn (Franklin) Blackmon of LaFayette, Al., her Brother Nathan Cole of Valley, Al. and numerous nieces, nephews and Friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday December 21, 2020 at 2PM at the LaFayette City Cemetery with the Rev. Caulfield officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church in her memory.
The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Tanner East Alabama and the entire staff at Compasses hospice of Roanoke. Most Importantly the family wishes to specially thank Sheree Poore her faithful caregiver and friend for the past several months, Their servant hearts and kindness will never be forgotten.
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Add A CondolenceRobin: I am so sorry for your loss. Miss Barbara (as was Mr. Robert) a long time church friend and neighbor. May God give you and your family peace, strength and courage in the days and weeks ahead.
I have very fond memories of working with Barbara at F&M ! To this day I use her pecan pie recipe and always think of her when I get compliments on Barbara's Pecan Pie.
Robin & Jon you have my sincere condolences. Prayers & best wishes, Susan Smith
Robin and Jon I am very sorry to hear about Mrs Barbara. May se be resting in peace now.
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