Mendola Joyce Colson Obituary
The passing of Mendola Joyce Colson of Williamstown, Kentucky occurred on October 3, 2026. Mendola, born on July 6, 1924, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otha Taylor and Elsie Jackson Taylor; her husband Jesse Dean Colson, Sr.; her son Robert Gayle Colson; and her siblings, Buford Dean Taylor and Lucille Taylor.
She is survived by: her children, Jesse Dean Colson, Jr. (Linda) of Corinth, Terry Layne Colson of Williamstown, Ronald E. Colson of Dry Ridge, Otha Robin Colson of Corinth, Sharon Beach (Tim) of Dry Ridge and Angie McLafferty (Pat) of Dry Ridge. She is also survived by her 17 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Elliston Stanley Funeral Homes – Williamstown (500 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Stanley Funeral Home - Williamstown (500 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097).
Memorial contributions may be made in Mendola's memory to: St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, 483 S. Loop Dr., Edgewood, KY 41017.
