Diana Cole Harris

Diana Cole Harris, 90, of Avondale Estates, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 22, 2023, with her son by her side.

Diana was born June 1, 1933 in Anderson County, SC to the late Paul W. Cole Sr. and Susie L. Cole. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1950, and then attended Bob Jones University. Following her studies at Bob Jones, she became a dental assistant working in Hartwell, GA before moving to Atlanta, GA and continuing to work in that field. While living in Midtown, she attended First Baptist Church of Atlanta where she met her future husband, Charles W. Harris. They married in June 1960 and were together 47 years until Charles's passing in 2007. Upon the arrival of their first child, Diana dedicated her time and focus on her family and raising her children. Diana and Charles settled into their first and only home in a small subdivision just outside of Avondale Estates, GA where Diana enjoyed tending her vegetable garden and flowers. Diana always had a heart for all of the children in the neighborhood, constantly looking for ways to bless them and ensure they had a safe place to play. Diana was a dedicated member of her local church where she faithfully attended until physically unable to do so.

Diana was preceded in death by her daughter Teresa, husband Charles and brothers Billy Cole, Pruitt Cole and Paul W. Cole Jr.

Diana is survived by her son, William P. Harris of Avondale Estates, GA, and his family - wife Sharon and daughter Carissa. Survivors also include one brother, Terry Cole of Elberton, GA, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a funeral service at 11 am on June 28,2023 at A.S. Turner Funeral Home. A visitation will start an hour prior. The interment will be private.

Flowers optional. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation:

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (national office)

4550 Montgomery Ave.

Suite 1100 N

Bethesda, MD 20814