Sophia Lynn Cole

Born August 30, 1966 in Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer; she was 45 years old. She was of Lansing, Michigan.

 Surviving are: husband, Greg Cole; daughters, TeEra (fiancé Keith Lickert) Briggs and Rebecca (fiancé Nicholas Whitcomb) Briggs; granddaughters, Liza Jayne Baker and Jaeana James; her mother, Katenna Briggs; and siblings, Derrick Briggs, Kristina Briggs, and Eric Briggs along with a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family members.  Sophia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Clara Mae Briggs.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Galilee Baptist Church, 2511 Reo Rd., Lansing, with Pastor Paul Garrett officiating.  The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Tuesday, November 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in Sophia’s memory, to the Breslin Great Lakes Cancer Center at Ingham Regional.

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Doniele McDaniel
November 27, 2011 at 7:14 pm

(Friend and neighbor)
I am so sorry for our loss and I will miss her so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Susan and David Barnaby
November 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm

We wanted to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Our prayers are with TeEra and Rebecca, we love you.

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Susan and David Barnaby
November 27, 2011 at 7:36 pm

We wanted to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.

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Eric Briggs Jr
November 27, 2011 at 10:35 pm

Aunt Sophi will always be loved and alive in our hearts.

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Eric Briggs Jr
November 27, 2011 at 10:35 pm

Aunt “Soapi” will always be loved and alive in our hearts.

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Mark Ordway
November 28, 2011 at 6:56 am

God Bless You Sophia.

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Roxanne Andrews
November 28, 2011 at 10:22 am

I have only known you for about 3 years, but in that time we became good friends.
I was so happy that you loved that purple heart. And even though you had your own struggles, you were willing to help others… that is why you deserved that purple heart!
Love you Miss Sophie, I’m gonna miss you so much.
I know you are in the arms of the lord.
R.I.P.

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Jennifer
November 28, 2011 at 11:53 am

Sophia, you are truly an amazing person in heart and in spirit. Any person who’s life you have touched is a blessed person. Your physical being has left us here on earth but we will meet again in our Fathers House! I am glad that you are at peace and without pain. You have two amazing daughters here and I promise that as your family we will watch over them!
Miss you and love you!
Jennifer & Jaylen

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Julie Armstrong
November 28, 2011 at 4:43 pm

Rest In Peace Beautiful One….You Will Be Missed.

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Carol Armstrong
November 29, 2011 at 3:06 pm

Words are inadequate to express our sadness about the death of Sophia. The memories of Sophia from childhood to adulthood will live on in our minds forever. Her joy and love for life has always been in her smile and exhilarating personality. She will be missed but not forgotten.
May the love of God and those around you help you through the days ahead. Our prayers and love will continue for the family.

Love
Aunt Carol

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Julie Reynolds
November 29, 2011 at 5:44 pm

Although, I didnt know you but for a short period of time. I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet such a beautiful and friendlly woman. I worked for Greg for many years. Our prayers are with your family. R.I.P.

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Eric Barnaby
November 29, 2011 at 8:07 pm

TeEra, Becca and Family
We are so sorry about your mother Sophia.
Please know that we are thinking of you and that you are in our prayers.
God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Love Uncle Eric, Tonya and Hunter

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LaTina Ware
December 1, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Derrick and Family, Our prayers are with you and your family, Sophia was a Sweet Soul, May God bless and and comfort you in this difficult time. Love, LaTina, Sheron and Andrea

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