COLE, Laura Margaret

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, AZ Sunday, June 26, 2011 Laura Cole, beloved pioneer of Williams, died at Olivia White Hospice House on Thursday, June 23, 2011, following a brief illness. Mrs. Cole was born in Cement, Okla., on March 18, 1914, to Herbert and Frances Frazier. She had an older sister, Thelma. The Frazier family moved to a ranch southwest of Williams in 1924, and she resided there and in Williams for most of the remainder of her life. She was married to Clarke Cole in 1933, and had two daughters, Norma and Dixie. Mrs. Cole worked for the city of Williams as city clerk for 27 years, retiring in 1976. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Thelma, and her husband, Clarke. She is survived by her daughters, Norma McDowell and Dixie Waller (Johny); five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Services will be at the Williams Community United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 30, at 10 a.m with viewing at 9 a.m. A light luncheon will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Pallbearers are: Laura's grandchildren and David Purvis. Honorary pallbearers are: Johny Waller, Fred Hoffineyer, David Pouquette, Jim Bowie, Fred Cothren, and Bob Dean Funeral arrangements are being handled by Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.norvelowensmortuary.com