Nancy Ellen Cole
Nancy Ellen (Goar) Cole died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from natural causes at the age of 95. She was born in Tipton on February 10, 1929, to Joseph Jean Goar and Ethel Mae (Paul) Goar. Her only sibling, Betty (Goar) Ford, preceded her in death. On October 9, 1948, she married Bernard A. Andrews who died on October 8, 2021, her first husband and father to her only child. After she and Bernard were divorced, she married Preston L. Cole On March 9, 1963. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2006.
Nancy was a 1947 Honor Graduate of Tipton High School. She lived most of her life in Tipton County and worked in the agricultural extension office in the 1960’s and 70’s and then for the Tipton Municipal Utilities. She was a life-long member of the Kemp United Methodist Church, the Tipton County Historical Society, the Quilters Round Table, the Early American Pattern Glass Society and she especially enjoyed the Kemp Knitting club which she helped organize. She loved her family, friends, and her Church.
She is survived by her son, Bernard J. “B.J.” Andrews of Noblesville and his wife, Dr. Marilyn Gehlhausen Andrews; three grandsons and one great-grandson, Nicholas J. Andrews and his wife Billie DeRemer, and their son Henry J. Andrews; Benjamin L. Andrews and his wife Joan Apolinario and Alexander J. Andrews.
Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Cooper presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Andrews family with Nancy’s arrangements. Please leave condolences for Nancy’s family on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Memorial donations in honor of Nancy may be made to the Kemp United Methodist Church, 228 N. Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Don’t know if I’ve ever met a nicer lady than Nancy Cole. Certainly enjoyed working with her at the City Offices. May she rest in peace.
Nancy was such a wonderful person! She sat with my mom at church on Sunday mornings! She made and brought me cakes. Truly she was a sweet person. Condolences to the family! Nancy was the best! God bless!
Loved Nancy’s personality and loved being around her. God bless her and family
All her life, Nancy Cole was helpful to parents, children and the leaders in all the 4H & Extension activities in Tipton County She was a leader to all who worked with her at Kemp Church and the Historical Society. God bless her and her family. Mark & Judy McKinney
Nancy will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. She was a wonderful person to know and always cared for those around her.
Dear BJ
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mother. May she rest in peace.
Nancy and our Mom, LaKeita, worked together at the utility office and were good friends thereafter. She was always a friendly, kind person and was quite comforting when we lost our Mom. Our condolences to her family.
Though your heart is heavy, may you find light in God’s eternal promises. We pray the Holy Spirit eases your sorrow and cushions you in comfort. Your loved one rests safely now in the Father’s loving arms. Rosanne and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Thank you.
BJ & Marilyn
Very thoughtful and sharing person to a couple of newlyweds, new to the community. We have always appreciated Nancy.