BENTON – Laura Ann Cole, 83, of Benton, passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 18, 1939, to Walter and Josephine (Smid) Elder. She married John R. Cole on November 21, 1962.

She is survived by her husband John R. Cole of Benton, two daughters Gayla A. (Rick) Kent of Benton and Donna K. (Darryl) Jones of Mt. Vernon, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Josephine Elder, one son Ronnie L. Cole, two brothers Charles Elder and Walter Elder II.

Graveside services will be on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Dennis Jones officiating.

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