Beverly Jo Cole, age 68, of Little Rock, died December 18, 2010 at Hospice Home Care surrounded by her family. She was born September 17, 1942 and was a member of Ironton Assembly of God.
She is survived by her husband of 34 wonderful years, Ronnie Cole; daughters Debbie Lessard (Bob), of Greenbrier, Brooke Oliver (Jeff), of Little Rock, and Lisa Townsend (Randy), of Little Rock; four grandchildren Heather Thornberry (Eric), of Benton, Joey Lessard (Wanda), and Jordan Lessard, both of Greenbrier, and Jacob Birch, of Little Rock; one great-grandchild Brody Cole Thornberry, of Benton; as well as one special friend and caregiver, Shauri Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Eric E. Oliver; son Ricky Oliver; and parents Joe and Agnes Mann.
Family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. officiated by Reverend Elton Cole and Don Taylor. Interment will be at Forrest Hills Cemetery in Little Rock.
A special thanks to Baptist Health Home Hospice and Hospice Home Care. Any donations may be made to her memory to the Arkansas Alzheimer's Association, Hospice Home Care Inpatient Service, or Baptist Home Health. www.husonfuneralhome.com.

Published December 21, 2010