De Cole, 73 of Springfield, was born on February 4, 1941 in Marmaduke, Arkansas to Elvis and Willodean Reynolds. She passed away December 17, 2014 surrounded by her family.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing costumes for Halloween and spending time with her family.

De is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gary Cole; parents; 1 sister and 1 granddaughter, Jessica Marie Harris.

She is survived by her 5 children, Russell Harris, Gordon Harris and wife Rosemary, Dean''a Schmidt and husband Richard, Troy Cole and wife Cathy, Brian Cole and wife Emily; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers and a host of family and friends

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 from 5 till 7 pm at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO.

Online condolences may be made to www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.