Missy Cole, 50, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2017 after battling an extended illness.

She was born on May 5, 1967 in West Carollton, OH, and later moved to Alvon, WV.

Missy had a servant's selfless heart and would put the needs of others before herself throughout her life. Missy was very passionate about cooking and she used this talent to serve those around her. Those affected the most by this love was the youth in the WSS area.

Missy was an avid WSS Falcon fan. She helped coordinate countless football seasons for the youth in WSS as the Area Director. She also assisted as part of the South Eastern Youth Football League. In addition to all that, she was a volunteer for the WSS Rescue Squad. Missy's heart to serve and help came from her faith in Jesus Christ.

Missy was an active member at The Redemption Center in WSS. She loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her church family and fellowship. Missy's faith touched all those with whom she came into contact.

Missy is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Smith Cox. She is survived by her father, Lloyd Cox of White Sulphur Springs, WV. Also her husband of 20 years, Mike Cole and her children, Summer and Michael at home. Brother, David Cox of WSS, WV and sister, Shellina Gray of Beckley, WV. Survivors also include many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and great-nephews and nieces.

Services will be held at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs Funeral Home in WSS, WV at 1 p.m. October 9, 2017 with her pastor Reverend Garrett Bostic officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home to help offset expenses.