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- BUTLER - Mildred Lily (Matherly) Cole, 98, of Butler, TN was called home to be with the Lord and her devoted husband of 52 years, Everett C. "Pete" Cole and her precious daughter, Betty Sue Matherly unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
She was able to be in her home until the end which meant the world to her. Mildred was born on November 25, 1921 in Butler to the late Edward and Georgia Matherly. In addition to her husband, daughter and parents she was preceded in death by her Brothers, Guy Matherly, Murel Matherly & Elbert Matherly and sisters Bonalee Matherly, Esther Wagner & Margie Bailey. She was also preceded in death by a wonderful son-in-law, Wendell Francis and was the last living matriarch to the Cole family; which she loved and treasured dearly.
Until they meet again, she leaves behind her cherished daughter Carolyn Marie Francis of Florida and her devoted caregiver to the end, her son, Carl Everett Cole of Butler; Grandchildren Amy Jones (Mitch), Paul Francis (Kristina), Angela Matherly, Guy Matherly (Missy), Erica Southerland (Justin), Ashley Cole and Brittany Maness (Dwight). Great-Grandchildren left to cherish many memories: Sarah Peterson, Matthew Matherly (Paige), Morgan Wright, Kirsten Matherly, Kalie Matherly, Xavier Longoria, Madison Matherly, Leah Matherly, Liam Matherly, Alyssa Cain and Michael Southerland. Brother Paul Matherly (Elfreda) and sisters, Virginia Davis, Marie Williams & Sue Pierce and sister-in-law Marie Matherly; many nieces and nephews.
Mildred loved sewing and spent several years working in a drycleaner as a seamstress. She was a passionate quilter creating, giving and sharing many with her children, grandchildren, and many others throughout her life. She spent many years traveling across the country with her husband as he worked, moving her family many times on a moments' notice. In her younger years she loved gardening and canning. She and her husband hunted and cooked for many hunters in North Carolina after retirement. She loved the Lord and never missed an opportunity to tell others about Jesus. She read through her Bible yearly and loved many friends that she attended church with both at Cobbs Creek Baptist in Butler and Bethany Baptist Church, Mountain City, where she was a member.
Mildred loved her family and had a special love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also had several special caregivers who helped to keep her wish of staying in the home to the end possible: Gloria Hathorn, Gloria Leveillee, Beverly Lowe, Luvena Erwin and Tom Erwin.
The family will receive family and friends at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home in Elizabethton, TN with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Bryan Sheehan, her nephew, and Doug Hinshaw, a long time friend will be officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow the service at Butler Cemetery in Butler, TN. Pallbearers will be Justin Southerland, Dwight Maness, Mitch Jones, Guy Matherly, Greg Matherly, Craig Davis, Matthew Matherly and Bryan Sheehan.
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1921 - 2019 (98 years)
