COLES, Smithie Marie, age 84, died Friday, October 15, 2010. A lifelong resident of Brooksville, FL, she was born on April 8, 1926. She retired from Hernando High School as a food service assistant. She was an associate member of First Armored Division Association with Company A, 16th Armored Engrs. Battalion and a member of Eden Baptist Church. She was pre-deceased by her husband of fifty seven years: Thomas D. Coles; she is survived by her children: Charles (Chris) of Burson, CA; Sheila (Everett) Middleton of Flippin, AR; Yvonne (Ray) Rentz of Brooksville, FL; 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10-11:00am, Friday, October 22, 2010 at Eden Baptist Church with services immediately following at 11:00am with Reverend Damont Drake officiating. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Pallbearers will be Shawn Whitman Jr., Krae Whitman, Jesse Moore, Robb Keelin, Jr., Larry Taylor and Wesley Johnson.
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