Linda Lea Cole

Linda Lea Cole passed away suddenly on September 14, 2021 at Northside Gwinnett Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia. A cremation was performed and a memorial will be held at a later date. Memorials for Linda can be given to your favorite animal shelter, rescue, or pet care organization.

Linda was born on May 3,1951 in Washington, Iowa to Harley and Norma Cole. She grew up in Washington and later relocated to Fairfield, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1970.After graduation, Linda attended Parsons College. She was very active in the Fairfield Bowling League and in the Parks and Recreation sports leagues. Linda worked several years for the Community Childcare Center and made many friends there. Her career eventually brought her to Chappell Studios where they created graduation and marathon photography. Her dedication and attention to detail made her one of their most valued employees. Eventually she moved on to several different jobs in the Fairfield area. The most valued thing in Linda’s life, besides her family and friends, was her love for animals. No animal had to go without a roof over its head if Linda could help it. She was a real life Dr. Doolittle.

Left,to cherish her memory are her sister Bobbi Cox, her brother-in-law, Sam Cox, her nephew, Carl Cox of Newnan, Georgia, her niece, Sara Jergenson of Salt Lake Ciry, Utah and their children, and many lifelong friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Doug Cole.