ANN WELSH COLEJANUARY 21, 2017Ann Welsh Cole was born on July 4, 1937 in Ponca City, OK to her parents Bryant and Lillian (Lamons) Welsh. She passed away on January 21, 2017 in Fort Myers, FL at the age of 79.Ann is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, E. Ward Cole III; children Charles "Chuck" (Anne) Cole, Douglas "Doug" (Jennifer) Cole, and William "Bill" (Beth Ann) Cole; grandchildren Katherine "Katie" (Lee) Gibson, Bryant, Bryce, Simon, Lauren, and Alec Cole; and many extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.Ann loved to spend her free time sewing, bowling, and reading. She was a very giving woman and her true passion was her family.A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the New Hope Presbyterian Church; 10051 Plantation Rd. Ft. Myers, FL 33966 beginning at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to New Hope Presbyterian Church or to Hope Hospice in memory of Ann. Please visit www.harvey-engelhardt.com to leave a condolence to her family.