Betty Davis Cole, 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Holland Hasted and Arthur Hasted; and her father, Talbert Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Cole, Sr.; five children; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Betty worked at Defense General Supply Center and the IRS for many years. She was the first woman to work as an Air Traffic Controller at Richmond International Airport.
After retirement Betty went to work with the Virginia General Assembly. Betty had an affinity for dog rescue, and adopted many of her rescues. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by many.