Lucille Brandon Cole

Lucille Cole, 93, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018. Born November 16, 1924 in Steward County, she lived in Clarksville during much of her youth and called Nashville home for most of her adult life.

Preceded in death by daughter Catherine Shari Cole and husband David Raymond Cole. Survived by; son Greg Cole and wife, Pam, of Brentwood, TN; grandchildren Chris Cole of Nashville; Mery Cole of Spring Hill; Matt Cole and wife, Kelli and great grandchildren Kendall and Grant of Thompson’s Station; son Stephen Cole and partner, Paul Daniels, of New York, NY; granddaughters Katie Cole and Christina Cole and their mother, Deborah Cole, of New York, NY.

In the fall of 1944, Lucille married Second Lieutenant C. William McDevett. On April 9, 1945, he was killed in action in Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star.

Lucille met David Cole when they were students at Austin Peay University. The moment David met her, he knew he would marry Lucille. They wed on November 7, 1947. During their early years they lived in Chicago, Mobile and Atlanta. They settled in Nashville in the mid-fifties where they raised their children and spent the best part of their 63 years together.

A member of First Presbyterian Church since 1956, Lucille’s faith was central to her life. She taught Sunday school, volunteered with the Stephen Ministries and participated in mission programs around the world. The Church’s work in Cuba was particularly important to her.

With a welcoming warmth, Lucille opened her family and home to exchange students, foreign grad students and world travelers. She considered Steen Palsbøll, Patrick Fusilier, Bente Ploug and their families part of her own.

Lucille discovered tennis at fifty and played passionately well into her seventies, forming lasting friendships on and off the court.

Lucille possessed a personality larger than life and a sense of humor to match. She would like to be remembered as someone who approached life with a curiosity and openness to learn. Thoughtful, dedicated, forgiving, progressive and loving. These are qualities she leaves behind.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 1:00pm at Cheek House. Service will be held at 2:00pm, Stanford Chapel, First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to American Diabetes Association or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.