Carolyn Joyce Cole

Carolyn Joyce Loyless Cole, 84, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 11:16 PM on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in her residence.

Mrs. Cole was born October 13, 1931 in Arlington, GA, attended Haynes County Junior College and served her country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. She lived in various locations, including the Lake Charles / Lafayette areas and resided at Toledo Bend for fifteen years before moving to Moss Bluff recently. Mrs. Cole was a past member of Aimwell Baptist Church, where she was active as a Sunday school teacher and with the women’s prayer group. Mrs. Cole enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking, and canning, but her true passion in life was for her family. She also enjoyed spending time with her “Morning Drinkers” coffee club at the lake.

Mrs. Cole is survived by her loving husband of sixty-four years, James Robert Cole, Sr.; daughters, Barbara “Babs” Cole of Zwolle, LA, Stacey McAuliffe and husband Mike of Henderson, TX, Melissa “Missy” Gilmer and husband Jerry of Zwolle, LA; Pam Floyd and husband Steve of Moss Bluff, and Michelle Cole of Austin, TX; brother, Bobby Loyless of Amarillo, TX; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends that she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her son, James Robert “Bobby” Cole, Jr.; and her parents, Robert and Hattie Loyless.

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Johnson Funeral Home. Reverend Phil Carpenter will officiate. Private burial will be Jarrett Cemetery in Jacksonville, TX. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 10:00 AM until the start of service.

Donations in the memory of Mrs. Cole can be made to the Ronald McDonald House at www.rmhc.org.