Edna (Mink) Cole

Edna Mink Cole, 87, of Paoli, passed away on December 10, 2024. She was born May 24, 1937, in Rose Hill, VA to William Joshua Mink and Ora Reese Mink.  She married Bruce E. Cole on February 17, 1964, and he preceded her in death.

Edna was also preceded by:

Her Parents

Son: Leonard Mink

Daughter: Frances Jean Hughes

Grandson: Neal Abell

Brothers: Jim, Clarence, and Wayne Mink

Over the years, Edna worked at Cornwell’s in Paoli (IN), Essex Corporation in Orleans (IN), and Travelers also in Orleans (IN).

Edna enjoyed taking care of chickens and really enjoyed the outdoors.  Most of all, she loved her family and spending time with them.

Edna is survived by:

3 Sons:

Gerald Duane (Norma) Dunn                          Paoli, IN

Robert Cecil Dunn                                                             Hardinsburg, IN

Bruce Erton Cole Jr.                                                           Hardinsburg, IN

2 Daughters:

Barbara Ann (Mike) Shoults                                             Paoli, IN

Nora (Darrell) Doane                                                           Mitchell, IN

Daughter-In-Law:

Vicky Ann Mink                                                                    Paoli, IN

Son-In-Law:

Ronnie Hughes                                                                    English, IN

2 Brothers:

Thomas Mink                                                                       Paoli, IN

Lester Mink                                                                           Paoli, IN

3 Sisters:

Emily Condra                                                                       Paoli, IN

Fannie Sours                                                                        Paoli, IN

Bonnie Leonard                                                  Paoli, IN

17 Grandchildren, 49 Great-Grandchildren, 31 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 AM on Friday December 13, 2024, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2024, and 9 AM until the time of service on Friday, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN.

Interment to follow funeral service at Paoli Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Orange County humane society

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com