Geraldine Boyd Cole

A perfect example of what it means to be a “Godly Woman” was Ms. Geraldine Cole. She was full of patience, and wisdom was soft-spoken with a matter-of-fact gentleness. Geraldine was fully devoted to the Lord, and we would never wish her back because we know she is basking in the Glory of the Lord. She drew that first heavenly breath, Monday, July 31, 2023, after living on earth for 80 years. Geraldine was born in Buchanan County, on October 1, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Charlie Clark Boyd and Loma Horne Boyd. She was a 1959 graduate of Richlands High School and worked at the Richlands Christian Academy for over 50 years as the secretary/bookkeeper. Her life consisted of God, family, church, and school. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her contagious smile, will never be forgotten. After marrying her lifetime love, Stuart Cole, she used her pure servant’s heart by caring for her family and helping in the raising and spiritual guidance of her grandchildren. She loved to volunteer her time at the church and help organize the events. Geraldine was reunited in heaven with her loving husband, Stuart Marshall Cole, daughter, Sandra Kay Cole, granddaughters, Katelyn LaTesha Johnson, and Kendra Jayden LaCole Johnson, her brother, Roy Lee Boyd, and her brother-in-law, Rev. Ralph Horton. Those that remain to carry on her kind loving spirit are her: Son, Darrell Cole and his wife Donna of Tazewell, VA Daughters: Karen Brown and her husband, Rodney of Cedar Bluff, VA Kimberly Johnson and her husband Dwayne of Cedar Bluff, VA Rebecca Schuler and her husband Jason of Cedar Bluff, VA Sister, Doris Horton of Richlands, VA Grandchildren: Sara Cole, Brandon Brown, Brandesha Brown, Bryson Johnson and wife, Faith, Brennan Brown, Izaak Cole, Colton Schuler, Weston Schuler, Braelyn Schuler, and one great-grandchild, Alexis Kennedy. Several nieces and a host of family and friends. Several nieces and a host of family and friends survive. She would like us to remember that through the resurrection, Christ has paved the way for all of us. It is in this hope through the King that we look for the day when we will see her again. The funeral service for Geraldine Boyd Cole will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Richlands Tabernacle Church in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Phillip Horton, Brother Roger Boyd, and Brother James Vance officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Brandon Brown, Bryson Johnson, Brennan Brown, Izaak Cole, Colton Schuler, and Weston Schuler. The family will begin receiving friends at 6:00 pm on Thursday evening at the Richlands Tabernacle Church in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands oversees arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Geraldine Boyd Cole

October 1, 1942 - July 31, 2023