Erma Cole Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Erma Cole (Chattanooga, Tennessee), who passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lena Mobley and Arthur Laster; her husband Arthur Lee Cole; her daughter Jacqueline Louise Cole; and her brothers, James Arthur Mobley, Michael Laster and Leonard Mobley.
She is survived by: her children, Scottie Cole (Mitzi) of Chattanooga, TN, James Cole (Brenda) of Chattanooga, TN, Michele Cole of Jonesboro, GA, Jennifer Ryals of Chattanooga, TN, Jackie Ballard (Tommy) of Wildwood, GA, Debbie Cole of Rossville, GA, Vanessa White of Duluth, GA, April Cole of Wildwood, GA, Amy Cole of Wildwood, GA, Thomas White of Lexington, KY, Dequavis Cole of Vero Beach, FL, Theodore Cole of Wildwood, GA, Freedom Cole of Chattanooga, TN and Daja Cole of Chattanooga, TN.; her siblings, Andrew Mobley, Diane Mobley of South Pittsburg, TN and Phillip Mobley of Flint, MI; her sisters-in-law, Geraldine Strickland and Louise Gaines of Chattanooga, TN.; her grandchildren, Jalen Jones, Jordan Jones, Olivia Tucker, Jennifer Chubb, Leslie Tucker, Pat Famber, David Cole, Brooklynn White, Hayden White, Khloe White, Noah White, Jessa Graham, Javen Graham, Tamori Ballard, Caitlyn Ballard, Ava Martinez, Amirah Martinez, Torante Ballard and Zekin Ballard; her great grandchildren, Giannah Tucker, Elijah Tucker, Madison Jones, Jayce Tucker, Corey Tucker and Taye Hutchins; and her friends, Brad, Gaye and Peggy Chubb.
