Barbara DuBois Cole, 77, of Pinehurst, NC entered Heaven on Monday, February 7, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
The daughter of Howard and Grace Sitley DuBois, she was born November 19, 1944 in Camden, NJ. Her parents gifted her with a life-long love of the ocean, a passion for finding the joy and adventure in every day, and a faithful devotion to God, family, and service. After graduating from Thiel College, she relished the chance to work with new technology, teaching French to high school students across the region by video and in-person lessons. She married the love of her life, Neil D. Cole Jr., in 1968 and, throughout their 53 years of marriage, always kept a special smile for him.
After being a French teacher and then ‘domestic engineer’ in many different states and Singapore, Barbara and her husband settled down and became co-owners of Sandhills Office Supply in Southern Pines in 2000. She also treasured her time teaching at Sandhills Classical Christian School and remained active in supporting it. Before her health turned, she relished road trips, word games, gardening, daily Bible studies, and fellowshipping with her friends and family. Most recently, she attended Pinehurst United Methodist Church but had also been a part of Trinity Christian Fellowship. Barbara had a true servant’s heart as she was happiest when helping others.
She is survived by her husband Neil Cole, their three daughters Michele, Helene, and Jeannine Cole, and many extended family members who will miss her dearly.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara’s name to Sandhills Classical Christian School.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
