Mandy Cole age 66 of Motley, Minnesota passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 20,  2022, under the care of Lakewood Hospice.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville at 2:00 PM. Visitation will take place one hour prior.

Mandy Lee (Bledsoe) Cole, was born July 24, 1956, the daughter of Artie and Marjorie (Jones) Bledsoe II of Northfield, Minnesota. Mandy was baptized and confirmed in Inver Grove Heights, and She attended Sibley High School. On August 9, 1978, Mandy married the love of her life, John Cole, and their union was blessed with two children, Johnny and Artie.

Mandy worked at Madden’s for several years, otherwise, she spent her time at home with her family. Her family was her number one priority, her loving, generous heart showered them with joy. In her downtime, Mandy could be found tending to her garden, cooking or baking up delicious meals, and shopping for essentials and some not-so-essential items. She loved holidays and the changes of seasons, often decorating the inside of the house to celebrate each one as they came and passed. Mandy was an outgoing soul who had a great sense of humor, often lovingly teasing her grandchildren. Her bubbly and kind soul will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

On December 20, 2022, Mandy passed away at her home, with her family by her side. She leaves behind her husband of 44 years, John; children, Johnny (Sarah), and Artie Cole; grandchildren, Mason, Gavin, Collin, and Colton; sisters, Carol Cherpellis and Nanetle Monjeau. She is preceded by her parents, Artie and Marjorie Bledsoe II; siblings, Katherine Hopkins, Jan Bledsoe, Artie Bledsoe III, Pamela Bledsoe; Aunt, Lois Jones; and Uncle, Floyd Jones.