TROY – Naomi R. Cole, 85, of Troy and most recently Antioch, California, passed away July 19, 2014, at Tuscan Blue Nursing Home in California.
Born October 16, 1928, in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Ruth Beadleston.
In 1946, Naomi graduated from Fort Ann Central School. She then attended Albany Medical School of Nursing, graduating in 1949.
On December 2, 1950, she married Warren James Cole, at the Methodist Church in Hudson Falls.
She was employed at Albany Stratton VA Medical Center for 34 years as a head nurse. Following her retirement, she worked in home nursing for many years. Naomi loved this job because it gave her the opportunity to get to know and help people.
Naomi enjoyed worldwide traveling to beautiful places such as Paris, Holland, Switzerland, and the Caribbean. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, and family gatherings.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Warren James Cole, and her brother, Donald E. Beadleston.
Survivors include her son, Timothy D. Cole and his wife, Chari of Concord, Califonia; her granddaughters, Jessica Cole, Rebecca Cole; her sister, Norma Winters and her husband, William J. and their children, Debra R. Prehoda and her children, Captain Alex and Sara Bedard, Jesse Prehoda and his wife, Jennifer, Zachary Prehoda and his wife, Beth, and their son Rylan, William E. Winters, and his wife, Darlene, and their children, Nicholas Winters, Ryan Winters, Sean Winters; her nephew, Donald Beadleston and his wife, Mary, and their family, John Beadleston, and his wife, Amy; and her sister in law, Colleen Beadleston.
Graveside services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences can be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
Tim sorry to hear about your mother. You were my best friend growing up and I loved your mother and father, I remember our last day together when your mother took you me and my brother Brian to Lake George, I’ve wondered about you forever and as recently as last month asked my Aunt if she knew anything about you and your family. I remember playing ball everyday and how good an athlete you were. I was always at your house and stayed over on several occasions. I’d love to hear from you. My number is 518 894 4425 and my address is 11 Knabner Rpad Mechanicville NY 12118. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Tim & Family: My condolences to you and your family on the loss of a great mother and woman. Although we never met I heard so much about you when you were young. Your mother was my boss at the VA in the 70’s. She was very proud of you and always spoke of you. She was not only a great nurse, boss, mentor and friend but a wonderful big hearted person. She inspired me to continue my education and gave me much guidance. I have thought of her frequently over the years and regret not getting in touch. May she rest in peace.