Patsy "Pat" Cole

Patsy "Pat" Osolean Cole, 79, of Asheboro, passed away, Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home.

Pat was born on September 19, 1946, in Bennettsville, SC, the daughter of the late Fred Herndon and Esther Hatcher Peacock. She was a hard worker who retired from Sara Lee. Most of all, she was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were very special to her and she would have done anything for them. Pat and Jackie loved visiting people and going to the beach. Pat was such a giving person and loved sending flowers.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her sisters, Norma Shaw and Callie Hatcher.

Surviving are her husband of almost 60 years, Jackie Cole; daughter, Lisa Sexton of Asheboro; son, Todd Cole; sisters, Edith Wilks (Scott) of Wallace, SC, Ruby Gainey of Wallace, SC, Mae Winstead (Jeff) of Cheraw, SC, Faye Sartor (John) of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Morgan McNeill (Zach), Mason Sexton (Kelsey), Taylor Cole; great grandchildren, McCoy Sexton, Kynley Grace McNeill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorials may be made to Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

The family wants to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Melissa Edwards, Lily Hathaway, Savannah Avendano, and Debbie Martin.