In loving memory of Lana Cole - Obituary Baldwin Brothers

Obituary

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Lana Jean Cole. Lana left us earth side on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at exactly 7pm, with the support of her close family and friends. Lana fought a private and courageous 16 month battle with a rare form of cancer known as Mucosal Melanoma.

Lana grew up in Cobleskill, a small town in upstate New York. She attended Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School where she was able to get her GED and graduate with her class. Lana then went on to further her education and attended Herkimer College where she received her associate degree, and also attended Baruch College in Manhattan for a short time. Lana also attended the Orlo School of Cosmetology where she studied hair and makeup.

In 2014, Lana moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida where she met her life partner, Eddie Shackelford. They were immediately inseparable and the most perfect couple. Soon after meeting they decided to start their family and became the best parents to their two beautiful children, Liam and Aspyn. Lana’s greatest joy in this world was being a mom. Her love for her babies was fierce and unconditional. She was proud to wear the title “Mama” on her clothes, hats and bracelets daily.

Lana was not only a Mom, but a loving partner, daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. She brought sunshine, love and laughter wherever she went. Always so thoughtful and genuine, she left her mark on everyone that knew her. She was the Queen of accessorizing and loved to decorate and go all out for any holiday or occasion. Her zest for life was unmatched and she lived everyday to the fullest.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 1-4 at the Brannon Center located at 105 S Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.

Lana’s wishes are that any contributions be made to her children in lieu of flowers. Please contact the family to learn how to make a contribution.

Lana was predeceased by her paternal Grandfather, Craig R. Cole of Cobleskill, NY, her Maternal Grandparents, Joseph Allen Potts and Lana Potts of Ormond Beach, Florida and her two Brothers, Derek Spencer and Dylan Patrick.

She leaves behind so many special people in her life; her partner Eddie Shackelford, her son Liam Madison Shackelford (8), her daughter, Aspyn Jean Shackelford (1), her mother, Grace Kiley (Jim), her father, Michael C Cole, her brother, Justin Cole and her paternal grandmother, Jean Rose Cole. Along with many friends, cousins, aunts and uncles that she loved so much.