Elizabeth Wilson Cole

Elizabeth “Betty” Cole passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on June 19, 1926, to Elizabeth and Lester Wilson in Readington, New Jersey.

Betty graduated from Flemington High School in 1945, then worked as a secretary for the Army Corps of Engineers in Belle Mead, NJ, until her marriage to George W. Cole, Jr., of Pleasant Run, NJ in 1947. They were long-time residents of Lebanon Borough, NJ where they raised their family. Daughters Sandra Cole and Shirley Cole sadly died as young children.

After her husband George’s sudden death in 1992, Betty moved to West Haven, Connecticut to live with her daughter, Barbara and husband Dan Cheung, and their sons Jeff and Marc. She loved being a “snowbird” spending winters with daughter, Pat and husband Rick Cox and sons Steven and Stuart, in Cooper City, Florida. Both Steven and Jeff married Stephanies, resulting in four great-grandchildren: Brielle and Colton Cox, and Natalie and Jeff Cheung Jr.

Betty dedicated her life to being a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She gave generously of herself to help anyone in need. You could always count on her for a laugh or kind word. She leaves a legacy of wisdom, humor, and love.

She is survived by her brother, Lester Wilson and wife Eleanor of Flemington, NJ, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty was predeceased by sisters, Florence Wilson, Mabel Moscetti, and Mildred Stupor.

A private graveside service will be held at the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Capner Street, Flemington, NJ at a future date under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Connecticut Hospice by clicking the links below.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.