Ruby White Beal Cole

Ruby White Beal Cole, 74, of Goldston-Glendon Road, Goldston died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Cole was born in Chatham County on October 25, 1938 the daughter of Loss Lynn and Nellie Mae (Joyce) White. She was a member of Bonlee Baptist Church and Badin Shores Chapel. Ruby had worked at Chatham Hospital in medical records and as a bookkeeper. She was a collector of Madame Alexander dolls and porcelain dolls, Elvis memorabilia and enjoyed long walks. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Peggy Gilmore. She is survived by her husband of 22 years: Darrell L. Cole and one son: Kim Michael Beal and wife, Candace of Bonlee, NC; grandchildren, Brandon Beal and Brittany Beal; step-children, Alesia Cole Purvis and husband, Brian of Raleigh, NC, Bill S. Cole and wife, Andrea of Broadway, NC; step-grandchildren, Jonathan and Caroline Hunter of Bonlee, NC, Savannah, Carrie, Amber, Colby Purvis of Raleigh, NC, David Cole and wife, Darlene of Fayetteville, NC; step-great-grandson, Landon David Cole of Fayetteville, NC; special nieces and nephew, Tenita Sawyer (John), Tammy Buckner (Ritch), Brandy Oldham and John S. Gilmore (Mandy). The family will receive friends Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC and other times at the family home. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Hope Cemetery, Bonlee with Chaplain Jamie Pearce and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.