Frances Cole Garland, 87 - Travelers Rest

Frances Cole Garland, 87, died October 11, 2015.

A native of Laurens County, daughter of the late Wilbur Martin and Anna Daler Cole, she was a retired employee of J.P. Stevens and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Millard “Bud” Garland of Anderson; two sons, Donnie Williams (Vivian) of Travelers Rest and Ronnie Williams of Greer; two daughters, Lujean Bailey (David) of Travelers Rest and Cindy Cody Johnson of Greer; one brother, Tommy Cole of Slater; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Garland was predeceased by one brother, Bobby Cole.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church, Travelers Rest conducted by Pastor Jeremy Chism. Burial will be follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, Travelers Rest.

Visitation will be held 12:30-1:45 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 30 Bethany Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

The family is at the home of her son, Donnie Williams.

Online condolences may be expressed here.

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