Peggy Williams Cole, passed away on November 3, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 89.
She was born on May 19, 1937, in Dothan, Alabama, and spent her life rooted in the community she called home. Peggy was the daughter of the late Gene W. Williams and Cleo McMichael Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hennon “Bud” Cole, and her brother, David Gerald Williams, Sr. Her life was marked by devotion to her family, steadfast faith, and the quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.
Peggy was a member of Cowarts Baptist Church and family was at the center of Peggy’s life. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she found great joy in being part of their lives. Whether through a kind word, a shared meal, or simply her comforting presence, she made her family feel loved and valued. Her legacy lives on in the many memories she created and in the example she set through her devotion and care.
Peggy also had a lifelong love of softball. She was a pitcher and carried that interest with pride, enjoying the spirit of the game and the friendships it brought. Her love of softball was one of the many ways she showed her energy, determination, and enjoyment of life. Along with her faith and family, this interest was part of the story of a life well lived.
Peggy is survived by children, Donna Carr, Laura Nowell (Larry), and Ricky Cole (Pat); her grandchildren, Christopher Dunnam (Elizabeth), Travis Tice (Candace), and Nick Powell; her great-grandchildren, Riley, Cas, Micah, Makayla, Olivia, Ryan, Reed, Emma, and Abe; her brother, Don Williams (Irene); numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Peggy will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, November 6, 2026 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Chris Dunnam officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service at the funeral home.
