White Funeral Home
1315 Main Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648

JESUP – Sheila R. Cole, 67 years old, of Independence, Iowa, and formerly of Jesup, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.

Sheila Rae was born May 1, 1959, in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of Rudolph Hans Reinhardt and Wilma Jean (Johnson) Reinhardt. She attended school in Charles City and graduated with the class of 1977. Sheila was united in marriage to Allen Wesley Cole. The couple later divorced. Sheila worked in the area for many of the local convenience stores and her pleasant and kind demeanor made you feel at home.

Sheila was fiercely devoted to the people she loved. She was happiest when she was keeping up with all her grandchildren’s events. She enjoyed having her nails done, jewelry, purses, and a good laugh. Her laugh was contagious. Once she started, soon everyone would be laughing with her. She valued working hard and living simple. She will be greatly missed.

Sheila is survived by 2 sons, Chad (Amanda) Cole of Edgewood, Iowa, Nick (Tessa) Cole of Jesup; 2 daughters, Tiffany Cole of Independence; Stefanie (Ronald) Hutschenreuter of Fairbank, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Haila Reinhardt, Jeanette Reinhardt, Bambi (Duane) Teska all of Charles City, Patty (Clark) Masteller, and Mona (Mark) Wermerskirchen, all of Jesup.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Candise “Candy” Siems.

Condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com.

White Funeral Home, Jesup, is caring for the family.