Marilyn Ruth Cole, age 92 of Goodlettsville passed away Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026 at her home. She was born February 9, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to John E. & Mildred Chichester Bonne. She worked as a telephone operator for Atlantic Bell and later worked as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office. She loved visiting the beach and going out to eat. More than anything else, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Cole; grandson, Jason Cole; granddaughter, Paige Garcia; sister, Joan Hughes; son-in-law, Mark Hitt. She is survived by her sons, Chuck (Cindy) Cole, Lebanon, TN and John (Sharon) Cole, White House, TN; daughters, Jackie (Larry) Butterworth and Joan Hitt, both of Goodlettsville, TN; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026 at 2pm in the chapel of Austin & Bel Funeral Home in White House. Interment will follow in White House Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is planned for Friday, September 25, 2026 10am until 2pm at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
