Ollie M. Swanner Cole of Covington, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away January 14, 2016, at the age of 95. Mrs. Cole was born to the late John Sheppard and Mary Ethel Cribbs and raised in Polk County, FL. A gifted composer, she worked with many local talent groups in the Jacksonville area, and often referred to her music as "heartsongs". She also enjoyed fishing. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husbands, Malcom "Mack" Swanner, Ned Cole; parents; son, Carroll "Buddy" Swanner; 3 sisters; and 4 brothers.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Ann and Bill Standridge of Covington; grandchildren and their spouses, Vicki and Ken Swain, Steven and Missy Standridge, Dianne Standridge, Brenda and Scott Ashley, Tommy and Sharon Swanner, Tony and Faith Swanner, Cindy and Ray Guess; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Cole will be held at a later date.