Mildred Cole, 93, of Zion, Illinois passed away September 13, 2023. She was born December 18, 1929 in Shelbyville, Illinois the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Andrews) Southern.
Mildred was a member of Christian Assembly of God church in Zion, Illinois and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She retired from Muntz TV as an inspector.
Mildred is survived by her children, Roy Cole, Carolyn Cole, John Cole, and Steve Cole; grandchildren, Susie Schneider, Jerry McCormick, Shannon Walker, Johnny Cole, Derick Cole, Shayna Shadowen, and April, Jacob, and Steve Jr. Cole; nine great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild Jurnee; sister Nancy Gibbons; brother, Wayne Southern; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, John Cole; son, Bobby Cole; great-great-grandson Landon; parents; siblings, Gene Southern, Howard Southern, Ruby Banard, and Jane Brosier.
Visitation will be held Monday September 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m., at Congdon Funeral Home 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, Illinois 60099. Burial will follow at Pine View Memorial Park Cemetery in Beach Park, Illinois.