Ida Helen Woolard Cole, 92, passed away on October 23, 2016 in Clarksburg, WV. Helen was the last of the large family of George W. and Mary V. Everett Woolard of Bath, NC. The family was comprised of 14 children, plus two who died in infancy, plus one adopted son. She is predeceased by 13 siblings, Myrtle Toler, Mildred Whitley, Archie Woolard, Dollie Umphlett, Alma Sprague, Olga Rae Samuels, Audrey Cutler, Margaret Ballance, George W. Woolard Jr., Minnie Thornton, Mary Ruth Lewis, Calline Faye Woolard and Paul Everett Woolard; husband, John Victor Cole; son, Kenneth Woolard Cole and his son Michael Victor Cole.

She is survived by daughters, Amelia Steinmetz (George) of Suffolk, VA, Vickie McDonald (Randy) of Lakeland, FL, Judy Sendling (Dan) of Clarksburg, WV and Juanita Quinn (Fred) of Valdosta, GA; son, Larry Cole (Nancy) of Locust Grove, VA; 10 grandchildren, Kelly O'Neill, Matthew Steinmetz, Mark and David McDonald, Denise Cole Joost, Nanette Cole, Greg Cole, Theresa Moore, Katie Swoope and Forrest Quinn; 16 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend and Suffolk neighbor, Myra McCraney.

Helen moved to several cities in North Carolina and Virginia when her husband's construction job sites changed. In 1998, 8 years after her husband's death, she moved from Suffolk, VA to Lakeland, FL to be near her daughter, Vickie. She enjoyed the warmer winters which allowed her to continue her walking regimen that she was so dedicated to doing after her cardiac surgery in the late 1980s. New cardiac issues in 2008 did not permit her to continue daily fitness walks. She was an accomplished seamstress, who created many clothing items and other treasured heirlooms for family and friends. In August 2015, she moved to Clarksburg, WV where her daughter Judy provided for her mother's care and comfort in her home until early August of this year.

Helen was a member of Southside Baptist Church during the 26 years she lived in Suffolk and a member of Medulla Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL where she enjoyed the fellowship of her Ruth Sunday School class.

Her celebration of life will be in Parr Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11 am with visitation at 10 am. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn cemetery. Her nephew, Rev. Harold Thornton of Kissimmee, FL will officiate. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.