Hickory – Teresa Annette Cole, born on August 3, 1965, passed away at Brian Center of Hickory on December 24, 2017. Ms. Cole is preceded in death by her parents Flemon and Willie Cole and two brothers Jerry Cole and Donnie Cole. Ms. Cole is survived by her fiancé, Bill Effler her children: Lacey Effler and Ryan Effler, wife Kathy; and her three brothers: Steve Cole, Jack Cole, and William Cole; and one grandchild, Caleb Parlier. Services to honor Ms. Cole’s life will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 2:00. The family will receive friends an hour prior to service from 1:00 –2:00 Internment will be at The Thomas Family Cemetery in Roan Mountain, TN.