Waynette Cole

Waynette Cole, 68 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Jo Ellen Smith Living Center. Waynette was born on August 2, 1949 in Blytheville, Arkansas. She moved with her family to New Orleans as a teenager where she attended West Jefferson High School. On August 15, 1968, she welcomed her only son, Mark Bays into the world. She worked for many years at the Naval Support Activity in Algiers, LA until her retirement. Waynette had a love for Corvettes. Her first Vette was a 1966 red Stingray. She owned over 13 Corvettes throughout the years. Her granddaughters affectionately called her Maw Maw and Nana Nette. She will be deeply missed by her girls. Waynette was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Cole, her mother, Madgelene Goff and her brother, Ray Cole. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Singley; her son, Mark L. Bays and wife Josie of Michigan; her grandchildren, Jordan, Kayla and Olivia Bays and great grandchildren, Lillie Rae and Chloe Grace; her Aunt Wanda Wright (Loren) of Henderson, Nevada and Uncle, Dr. Jerry McBride (Susan) of Mississippi; Former spouse, Larry T. Bays of Picayune, MS; her stepmother, Holyn Cole and many half brothers and sisters. We also can not forget her beloved Chihuahua, Suzy-Q Bustamante Cole-Singley and her African Gray Parrot, Betty Boop. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made to The American Diabetes Association. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .