Althea Horne Cole: Loris

1953 – 2023

     Althea Horne Cole of Loris passed away on Monday, July 3, surrounded by her loving family. She was 70.

     Born March 11, 1953 in Monroe, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Horne and the late Betty Medlin Horne. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was an independent woman who was known by the phrase “I got it”. She will be remembered as a beautiful woman but more so because of her loving heart and soul.

     Survivors include her husband, James B. Salter; two children, Donna Cole and Monica Cole (Joshua Joy); two step-children, Christopher Salter (Jennifer) and Kimberly Nyquist (Danie); two grandchildren, Seth McGrath and Faye Joy; five step-grandchildren, James Salter, Christopher “C.J.” Salter, Jr., Pieter Nyquist, Aaron Nyquist, and Lillian Nyquist; and four brothers, Douglas Horne (Virginia), Ernie Horne (Carolyn), Mickey Horne (Dawn), Richard Horne (Sue).

     In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cole was predeceased by her brother, Felix Horne.

     Visitation was planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Hardwick Funeral Home.

     Funeral services were planned for 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, at Hardwick Memorial Chapel.

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