Annette Darlene Cole

Annette Darlene Cole, age 68, of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the time of the service.

Annette was born on July 21, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Dendy) Irwin. Throughout her career, she worked as a medical assistant and phlebotomist, serving patients at various healthcare clinics and facilities.

Annette had a deep love for animals, especially dogs, and was known to never turn away from an animal. She found joy in the outdoors, spending time camping, kayaking, gardening, and caring for her yard. Annette also had a fondness for elephants and was an avid collector of various elephants.

She is lovingly remembered by her three children, Candie (Mark) Horowitz, James Cole, and Nicholas (Missy Hill) Cole; seven grandchildren, Leah, Chana, Shayna, Jackson, Miriam, Levi, and Phoenix; four siblings, Nina (TJ) Johnson, Richard Irwin, Jeannette Perez, and Jody Irwin; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by her sister, Tina Fredricks. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com