Clara Gail Cole

Gail passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Cookeville, Tennessee, to parents James and Lillian Hammock.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Cole, her parents Lillian and James Hammock, her sister Debbie O’Guin, her nephew Boomer O’Guin, and her brother-in-law O.R. Taylor.

She leaves behind sons Jason Trew (Lori), Jamie Cole, Jimmy Cole (Angie), daughter Stephanie McCrary (Heath), grandchildren Haleigh, Hayden, Mara, Koltin, Kayla, Michael, Hannah, Hattie, great granddaughter Caroline-James, sister Tammy McClary (Richard), sister Tammie-Gail Christie, brother-in-law Sammy O’Guin, along with other several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Gail will be at Western Hills Church on 7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209, Thursday, November 12, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, with service to follow at 11:00AM. Gail will be laid to rest at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens at 12:30PM, November 12, 2026. Our Pallbearers are Hayden, Koltin, Michael, Rolley, Ryan, Garrett, and Tyler.

Arrangements are in the care of: Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209. (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.