- Date Of Birth: February 25, 1947
- Date Of Death: April 16, 2019
- State: Illinois
Barbara Jo Cole, 72, of Galesburg, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 11:10 a.m., at Aperion North (formerly Rosewood), Galesburg. Barb was born on February 25, 1947, in Galesburg.
She was the daughter of Joseph Edward and Jean Marie (Pratt) Lovett. She married David Alan Cole, Sr. on July 26, 1985, in Galesburg. Together they celebrated 34 years of marriage. Barb is survived by her husband, David; daughters, Carol Hill of Galesburg, and Amy Shumaker of Perry, Ga.; step-sons, Earl Cole of Missouri and David Cole, Jr. of Galesburg; brothers, Donald (Karen) Lovett of Oquawka, Ronald (Bunnie) Lovett of Columbia, S.C., and Danny Lee Lovett of East Moline; sisters, Judy Plasters of Litchfield, Rose Mary (Donald) Hanley of Galesburg, and Elizabeth (Scotty Patterson) Lovett of Alexis; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Bert Hill; sister, Karen Lovett; and two aunts.
Barb graduated from Galesburg Schools. She worked as a CNA for the Galesburg Research Hospital for over twenty years. Barb loved to crochet, and watch “Prince” movies and “Everyone Loves Raymond.” She participated in bowling leagues, loved to play cards, and was known as the “Skip-Bo Queen.” She was a HUGE fan of Elvis Presley. She loved to gamble, especially on the “one-armed bandit” slot machines. Barb loved to take trips to Las Vegas and Reno. Most of all, Barb loved to spend time with her family.
