Janet Cole West Reading, Pennsylvania Obituary

Janet Cole

Janet “Big J” Cole, 74, passed away of natural causes on Friday, September 10, 2021, in her West Reading residence. Born on March 21, 1947 in Reading, she was a daughter of Inez M. Robinson and the late Willie E. Cole. Janet was a graduate of Winston-Salem University. Specializing in early childhood education, Janet worked in the Newark, New Jersey School system for 12 years. Naturally athletic and tall, Janet was a skilled volleyball and basketball player. She assisted her high school and college volleyball teams in achieving many victories. Very kind and passionate, Janet was also a woman who knew what she wanted and was not afraid to express her wishes. Left to treasure Janet’s memory are her mother, Inez; her brother, William E. Cole, husband of Hattie M. Cole, of Johnson City, TN; nieces and nephews, Mark Cole, Dina Cole, Brianne Cole, Ernest Cole Jr., Robert Cole, Inez Cole, John Cole, Charlise Cole, Julia Cole, Carl Smith, Tonia Smith, Inez Robinson, and their families; and cousins. In addition to her father, Janet was predeceased by her sister, Alice M. Cole; brother Ernest H. Cole, Sr., who is survived by his wife, Johnsie M. Cole of Reading; nephew Rayshawn Cole; uncle Robert L. Robinson; aunt Lucy Robinson; and aunt Cora Mae Bryant. A Home Going will be celebrated by Rev. Alberta Jones on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611. Friends may pay respects from 10:00 AM until the start of services at the funeral home. Condolences, tributes, and fond memories may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com. A Letter to Aunt Janet I know a lot has happened over the years. People have come and gone but you remained strong over the years. We had a wonderful trip even with the Italian sandwiches, Goods chips and the orange sodas but we can’t forget the cake. At this point in your life you became tired and exhausted. You tried to tell me something during the facetime call but weren’t able to get it out. I came to realize that you were saying goodbye but couldn’t tell me. So you went to sleep and a peaceful rest. I’ve shed tears and been selfish because I didn’t want you to go, but God knew best and now you’re at peace and rest. Love, Robert
March 21, 1947 - September 10, 202103/21/194709/10/2021
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