Sue Cole, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Sue was one of the most caring, humble, and loving women anyone could have the privilege of knowing. She devoted her life to her family and loved them deeply. Her gentle spirit, kindness, and unconditional love touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew and cherished her.

Sue was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald Cole; her parents, Rev. W.G. Higgins and Inez Higgins; and her special mother- and father-in-law, Clint and Mary D. Cole.

She is survived by her sister, Fran Harcrow; her daughter, Pam (Richard) Moore; her son, David Cole; her grandson, Jo Moore Jr. and his wife, Libby Fliss Moore; and her two great-grandchildren, Maxwell L. Moore and Miles Moore.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses of Hospice of Alabama, Shelby and Kisha, for the compassionate care and kindness they provided to Sue and her family.

Funeral services will be held at Crestwood Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Kenneth Loftis will officiate.

Sue’s love, humility, and caring heart will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Though she will be deeply missed, her memory will be cherished by her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.