90th Reunion and Volunteer Meeting

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90th Reunion in August 2024 and Hannah Cole Statue Rededication

We are looking for Cole Family Volunteers, especially in the Central Missouri Area, who will help make the 90th Cole Reunion Special. We had our last meeting on October 17th.

Volunteer Meeting:

November 30th, 1:00 PM
State Fair Community College – Old Kemper Military School Science Hall – Room 214
701 3rd Street
Boonville, Missouri

We want your help!

We are looking for volunteers to represent the Cole Family at our upcoming events. We have various events upcoming next year, and we would like your help.

Events for volunteer opportunities include:

  • Boonville’s Heritage Days – Booth and walk in Parade
  • 2nd Annual ‘Rooted in the Boonslick’ Walk August 10th, 2024
  • 90th Annual Reunion Weekend and statue rededication August 11th, 2024
  • There are other preservation volunteer opportunities for the Briscoe Cemetery, Mt. Nebo Cemetery, and the Hannah Cole Fort Site.
  • We need people to meet out-of-town family members and show them around during the year.

If you are interested in helping but cannot attend, or if you would like the Zoom info to join the meeting, don’t hesitate to contact Bob Painter at bpainter@coleassociation.com. Let us know if you can participate by Zoom.

Janett Carolynn (Hopkins) Briscoe

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Janett Carolynn Briscoe, age 77, of Tipton, MO, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.

Janett was born December 10, 1945, in Versailles, MO, a daughter of Gordon and Hellen (Bellamy) Hopkins who preceded her in death.

She was married to the love of her life, Thomas G. Briscoe.

Janett worked as a nurse at Centerpoint Medical Center and John Knox Village. She was a member of Tipton United Methodist Church where she was very active. Janett was a devoted wife and mother.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Briscoe; four children, Travis Briscoe (Shannon) of Archie, Traci Mortenson (David) of Jefferson City, Scott Briscoe of Lee’s Summit, and Joe Briscoe (Sara) of Vienna; eight grandchildren, Sidney, Cole, Taylor, Morgan, Elias, Dillon, Paige, and KarLeigh; four great-grandchildren, Oakley, Walker, Kallen, Kaisley, and two great-grandchildren on the way.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five siblings, Roy, Joetta, Roxie, Billie, and Sandra.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Tipton United Methodist Church with Pastor Lynn Facemyer, officiating. Visitation was held at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until service time. Burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Janett’s husband, Thomas Briscoe, in care of Meisenheimer-Page-Dady Funeral Home.

Volunteer Meeting

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1:00 PM October 17th

SFCC-Boonville, 701 3rd Street, Boonville, MO 65233
Old Kemper Military School Science Hall – Room 211. Let us know if you can participate by Zoom.

We want your help! We are looking for volunteers to represent the Cole Family at our upcoming events. We have various events upcoming next year and we would like your help. Events for volunteer opportunities include Boonville’s Heritage Days, 2nd Annual ‘Rooted in the Boonslick’ Walk, 90th Annual Reunion Weekend and statue rededication, as well as other preservation volunteer opportunities for the Briscoe Cemetery, Mt. Nebo Cemetery, and the Hannah Cole Fort Site. If you are interested in helping but are unable to attend, please contact Bob Painter at bpainter@coleassociation.com.

1st Annual Rooted in the Boonslick Walk

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We are excited to kick off our 1st Annual Rooted in the Boonslick Walk on Saturday, August 12 (the day before the reunion); a 1-mile walk to support the genealogy & preservation of Boonslick families. This event is for all friends, family, and members of the community. By participating, you would be directly contributing to the genealogy work and preservation of family graves and the development of the Cole Fort site.
Reserve your spot by registering at https://bit.ly/3ZVc5bB

2023 Cole Family Reunion

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Sunday, August 13, 2023
Harley Park Shelter House #2 Boonville, MO

  • 11:00 AM:  Registration
  • Noon:  Potluck lunch
  • Bottled water and cookies will be provided
  • Feel free to bring your personal lunch, if you prefer

Saturday August 12th, 2023 If you are interested, some of us will meet at 5:30 Saturday night at the Hannah Cole Statue on Morgan Street, then go and eat at the Frederick Hotel. Please let us know if you are coming.

Hope to see you there!!!