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ANDERSON
Phyllis Cole, 88, of Anderson passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 18, 1932 in Greenfield, Indiana, to the late Francis E. and Florence Margaret (Ewick) Sanford.
She was a graduate of Mt. Comfort High School in 1950. Started working in the box factory, then Oaklandon Telephone Exchange, before starting her cosmetology career with JC Penney. Phyllis turned her home into a beauty salon and started her own business. She married Hugh “Red” Cole on September 2, 1950, they were members of the Gold Wing Riders Association and toured across the United States. She was a member of the Markleville Eastern Star. Phyllis was an avid square dancer, bowler, and card player. She was a die-hard fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Indiana Pacers and loved playing BINGO. She was a farm woman for over 30 years and loved spending her winters in Florida.
Survivors include their children Phillip Cole of Williamsburg, Virginia, Penny Ricketts of Markleville, and Susan (Steve) Drinkut of Pendleton; Grandsons, Shane (Kim Pitts) Williams, Dustin Cole, Austin (Josie) Cole, Chad (Kim) Williams, Emma, Cole & Kyle Drinkut, and Haylie Williams; Great-grandchildren Isabelle Williams, Brysen Williams, Autumn Cole, Dustin Cole Jr., Rhys Cole, Sarah Cole, and Mike Cole; Sister-in-law, star Sanford-Myers; Brother-in-law, Gene Cole; many nieces and nephews; The family would like to thank the special friend and caretaker Angie Peters and the Paradigm Hospiz.
In addition to her parents, her husband Hugh “Red” Cole preceded her in death; little brother Harlan Sanford; Brothers Dale Sanford and Larry Sanford.
The service will take place on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brown Butz & Diedring Funeral Home in Anderson under the direction of Pastor Tony Darling. He is buried in McCray Cemetery, Wilkinson. The visit takes place on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral care was entrusted to the Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service at New Castle. Visit www.hinsey-brown.com to offer your condolences or share a reminder to Phyllis.
