Gary George Cola, 69, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at 1 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center.

Katherine Ann Hilbush Cola, 69, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, at 1:51 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center.

Kathy and Gary were married for more than 43 years.

Kathy was born February 29, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan.  She was a graduate of Michigan State University receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.  Kathy taught at Victory Park Elementary School in Lyndhurst, Ohio, for 15 years and retired to become a full-time homemaker and mother.  She was an active volunteer in the Henderson County School System and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Gary was born April 27, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.  For more than 20 years, Gary was the plant manager at Eaton/Dana Corporation where he served on numerous company and community boards.  Gary was an avid golfer and an active volunteer at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Kathy is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Cola and her fiancé, Matthew Dunlop, of Tucson, Arizona; her father, Joseph Hilbush of Michigan; one sister, Christine Hilbush of Dearborn, Michigan; one brother, Ed Hilbush of Florida; one stepbrother, Vince Gonella and his wife, Lili, of Michigan; nieces and nephews.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Cola and her fiancé, Matthew Dunlop, of Tucson, Arizona.

Memorial services for Kathy and Gary will be at noon Friday, February 2, 2018, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Larry McBride will officiate.  Private family burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.