Virginia Cole Brightwell

Virginia Cole Brightwell, 100, of Valdosta, Georgia died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at The Canopy in Valdosta, Ga. A native of Ocilla, she was born February 07,1924 to the late Charles Alfred Cole and Ruth Turner Cole.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 Friday morning, November 01, 2024 at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta.

Mrs. Brightwell grew up and completed high school in Ocilla, Ga. Afterward, she moved with her family to Chicago, Illinois. She lived there several years before returning to Georgia. She worked at the Valdosta Library and was a care giver for her mother, stepfather and her husband until they passed away. Mrs. Brightwell enjoyed watching the news on t.v. and reading the Valdosta Daily Times newspaper. She also enjoyed receiving letters and cards through the mail.

Survivors include her niece, Shirley Ann Cole of Americus; her sister-in-law, Macie Roe Cole of Americus and numerous cousins.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brightwell was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Brightwell; her sister, Helen Cole Swadley; her brother, Charles Shirley Cole; her brother-in-law, Wally Swadley and her stepfather, Joseph Thelen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church of one’s choice.

Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.mclanecares.com

Carson McLane Funeral Home.