Lois M. Cox

Lois M. Cox Bellevue Lois M. Cox, 95, of Bellevue died at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Care, with her family at her side on Thursday, October 22, 2009. She was born in Bellevue, Ohio to Harry J. and May (Barber) Daugherty on August 31, 1914. She was raised in Bellevue, OH, graduated from Bellevue High School in Ohio and then from Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Lois retired as regulator of the cash office at J.C. Penny Company, where she was employed for 28 years. She had previously been employed at Percy Jones General Hospital and at the Ft. Custer Base PX during WWII. Lois married Lester Dean Cox in South Bend, IN on her birthday, August 31, 1935. She was preceded in death by Lester, her husband of over 50 years on August 23, 1986; and by her sister, Donna Hunt. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy M. (Richard) Adler of Bellevue; a son, James D. (Lonna) Cox of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Wendy (Bob) Moore, Phillip Adler, David (Sherry) Cox and Kevin (Sarah) Adler; and seven great-grandchildren. Lois was a member of Pennfield Presbyterian Church, the J.C. Penny Retirees Club. When she was knitting and crocheting, she was patient and skilled. As a spectator and armchair observer, she enjoyed all sporting events, including the bands. At the request of the family, friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services to celebrate Lois' life will be officiated by Rev. Douglas R. Nettleton at the funeral home 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennfield Presbyterian Church. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.