In memory and tribute: Marie Maxine Cole

Life story

Marie was born on September 1, 1941 in Pinehurst, NC to the late William Baxter and Lenore Rose Hoyt Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William “Bill” Kennedy.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Johnny Cole; daughters, Teresa “Terrie” Perham (Burton) of Oxford, Georgia, Robin Oxendine (Chuck) of Vass and Lisa Marie Baker of Carthage; sister, Mary Bailey of Carthage; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, “Memaw”, sister and friend. There was no greater joy in her life than her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they loved their “Memaw”. She was a talented seamstress and worked for many years in the textile industry. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1941

Born September 1

1947

Marie was 6 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier

1951

Marie was 10 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS

1962

Marie was 21 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war

1976

Marie was 35 when America celebrated its Bicentennial

1982

Marie was 41 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"

1991

Marie was 50 when the Soviet Union dissolved

2005

Marie was 64 when the first video was posted to YouTube

2010

Marie was 69 when Instagram was launched

2022

Marie was 81 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne

2025

Passed away October 22, age 84

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Chasity Hennings 35w

Emerson

It was really hard to be at Emerson's birthday party last weekend and not see you sitting at the table at Bob's Pizza like you always do. We miss you so much it still hurts. Grandaddy is being taken care of and he is still his stubborn self sometimes. The kids still ask to go to "Memaw's house" to see the chickens. We all love you and even though we are sad that you are gone we are happy that you are at peace. With all of our love! ❤️

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toxendine3406 toxendine3406 38w

Missing your hugs.

We miss you . Sad you won’t be able to hold Niko but I know you’re looking over him ! Emerson talks about missing you a lot ! So I know he feels you ! You’re pain free now. Love you !!!

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