Carol Cole, of Rayville, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, September 7, 2019.

She was born on March 25, 1941, in rural Orrick, to Harold "Slim" and Nellie (Masters) Williams.

Carol was united in marriage to Randy Cole on November 21, 1959, at Rock Falls Baptist Church in Elkhorn. Randy survives of the home.

Other survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Kim and David Leakey of Richmond and one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Robbin Cole of Richmond; grandchildren, Leslyn and Dallas Berg, Mallory Cole, Madison Cole, and Shane Leakey; great grandchildren, Laikynn and Dausynn Berg; one brother and sister-in-law, Ira "Cork" and Faye Williams of Excelsior Springs; and many nieces and nephews.

Carol lived all of her life in rural areas of Ray County, Missouri. She attended Redbrush School, Ogg School, Rayville School, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1959. She worked at McCleary Hospital, Shirkey Leisure Acres Nursing Home, and retired from Excelsior Springs Job Corps.  For many years, Carol and her husband Randy owned and operated The Depot Tavern. She found joy in reading, sewing and cross-stitching, cooking, fishing, country music, and life on the farm. Her greatest pleasure was being around her family. She rarely missed a school event or a ballgame of her children or grandchildren. She had a wonderful way of always being able to find the best in every situation.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Teegarden.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Alzheimer's Association or Shriner's Hospital for Children.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please share your memories of Carol by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .