Lois Cole Benning
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Lois Cole Benning, 72, of Cochranville, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. She was the beloved wife of William Thomas Benning with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Earl Maine Cole and Laura Lamborn Cole.
Lois resided in Phoenixville and Pottstown for many years but came home to the family farm several years ago to be close to her siblings, nieces and nephews. She was a 1967 graduate of Avon Grove High School. She continued her education at Shippensburg College receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in library science.
She was employed by Jones Motors in Spring City, PA as an executive secretary. She attended Manor Presbyterian Church. She and her husband, Tom, were very active in the Phoenixville Jaycees for many years.
Lois was known for her incredible talents and gifts as a seamstress, maker of awesome desserts and for lovingly creating one of a kind crafts/artwork for family and friends.
Lois is survived, in addition to her husband, by four siblings; Charles A. “Chuck” Cole and wife Mary Jane of Cochranville, Mark A. Cole and wife Claudia of Cochranville, David K. Cole and wife Betsy of Cochranville, Rebecca Cole “Becky” Taylor and husband Thomas of Cochranville, sister-in-law Marilyn Cole Wineberg of Honey Brook and many nieces and nephews whom she adored. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald H. Cole.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Manor Presbyterian Church, 505 Street Road, Cochranville, PA 19330 with visitation at the church at 10:00AM to be followed by a memorial service at 11:00AM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Charles and family, please
Charles and family, please accept our condolences in the loss of Lois. Let her beautiful memories keep her alive in your hearts
Our condolences to Tom and
Our condolences to Tom and Lois's entire family. I worked with Lois for many years and I enjoyed every minute of it. The joke around the office was, Lois really ran the company. As it turned out, that was pretty much the case. It was a big loss when she retired but we were all very happy for her and Tom especially since she was going to build her dream home in a place she loved. Rest in peace Lois, you have earned that.
Larry and Janet Nestor
Bel Air, Maryland
We are so sorry.................................................
Heartfelt condolences to Lois' family. We knew Lois in high school. She was funny and sweet. She, along with Harold Testor, was voted "class clown".
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The Avon Grove Graduation Class of 1967 sends their deepest condolences to the Family of Lois Cole Benning.
She will be remembered fondly.
Sincerely,
The AG High School Reunion Committee
Russ and I send our prayers
Russ and I send our prayers and best wishes at this sad time. Russ has many happy memories of time spent with the Cole Family in earlier years. The death of Lois will certainly leave another deep void. As the big sister I'm sure she held a special place in each of your hearts.
Please accept our sympathy,
Russ and Kathy
Prayers for comfort.
The Stevenson brothers and families send their sincere condolences and prayers for His comfort and peace. The Cole family has been very special to us for nearly seventy years.