Mrs. Carolyn Shortnacy Cole, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 2, 2009 following a long illness. Mrs. Cole was born on March 23, 1936 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Mrs. Cole moved from Fort Payne, Alabama to Ocala, Florida in 1956 and then from Ocala to Lake City in 1964. Mrs. Cole was united in marriage in 1952 to Mr. Johnnie Elie Cole. Mrs. Cole was employed with Aero Corporation in Lake City, Florida for 19 years before retiring. Mrs. Cole enjoyed doing an assortment of crafts. Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband of 57 years Johnnie Elie Cole: four sons, Bobby Cole, Mickey Cole, David Cole and Buddy Cole; one daughter, Linda Geiger: twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, all of Lake City, Florida. A private memorial service was held for Mrs. Cole. Mrs. Cole will be sadly missed by friends and family.