Lillian Cole

Lillian P. Cole, 95, passed away November 25, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Home in Indianola.

Lillian was born on June 18, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to William George and Mary Elizabeth (Quinlan) Cole. She lived in Buffalo for 20 years, Binghamton, New York for 21 years and in 1968, moved to Des Moines. Lillian retired in 1992 from Lincoln High School where she had been the librarian for 24 years. She was an active member of Galilee Baptist Church, serving as pianist, choir director, Sunday school teacher and children’s outreach ministries. Lillian was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting.

Lillian is survived by her dear friends and her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 30th at 10:30 a.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 2208 Des Moines Street. Lillian will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Galilee Baptist Church or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Lillian.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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