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Mary Cox Obituary
Mary Kathryn Cox went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 11, 2014 after courageously living with pancreatic cancer for over two years. She was 57. Mary was born on November 10, 1956 in Hawthorne, CA to James and Kathryn Reinhardt. She attended Seaside Elementary, graduated from South Torrance High School in 1974, took courses at El Camino Community College and graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2008. She married Thomas John Cox in 1978. She is survived by her husband and their four children: Amy (Jeff), Katie (Jeremy), Emily (Michael), and Kevin (Colleen); five grandsons: Tommy, Nicolas, Kenny, Owen, and J.P.; and was predeceased by her granddaughter, Leah. Mary took joy in staying home to care for her children, finishing her college education, volunteering at church and in the community, serving with Bible Study Fellowship, and opening her home in hospitality. She loved the beach, walking, hiking, biking, traveling, going to plays, tailgating at UCLA football games (Go Bruins!), and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved her husband, Tom, and considered him a great gift, a wonderful husband, father, friend, and brother in Christ. A service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Redondo Beach on Saturday, April 19 at 11am. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Juna Amagara (www.amagara.org) and Watts Power House Food (www.wattspowerhousefood.org). Go to www.lafuneral.com to send the family messages and to share memories. Sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Cox
May 14, 2014
She is with her Lord and Savior now. My condolences and lots of love go to all of her family. I watched this beautiful young lady grow up and used to babysit her.
Love and God Bless you all,
Theresa (Teri)Sargent Miller
P. O. Box 122
Prescott, Arizona 86302
Karen Kasterko
April 26, 2014
Tom, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
CCA
April 25, 2014
To the Cox Family, may God bless you and you family during this time of sorrow. Mary was a wonderful person that God sent to us she will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. CCA Lab.
April 25, 2014
To the Cox family, may God bless you through this time of sorrow Mary was a wonderful person that God sent to us. Our deepest sympathy to the family. CCA Lab.
manny reyes
April 20, 2014
Tom: May the spirit of god be upon you and yours , We will keep you and your kids in our thoughts as healing begins.
Ronda and Mike Dobens
April 18, 2014
Tom and family
May God wrap his loving arms around each one of you during this sad part of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Patty & David Hobbs
April 18, 2014
Tom our prayers go to you and your family with the passing of Mary. You will always have wonderful memories and love in your heart.
Dana Mitchell
April 18, 2014
Dear Tom and Family,
Mary was someone I will always admire. She was an amazingly generous person who truly lived her faith and was an awesome example of God's love in how she lived her life. I am privileged to have known her. Hugs to you all.
Campus by the Sea, July 1981
Susan Hollingsworth
April 18, 2014
Tom and Family - Mary was one of my heroes in high school. She will always have a special place in my heart. I admired her dedication to friends and family, as well as her support and encouragement for others. May you all find comfort during this difficult time. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Robert and Barbara Seelye
April 17, 2014
Dear Tom and family, We are so sorry for your loss of your dear Mary. She was a blessing to so many. Love and prayers.
Linda and Steve Adams
April 17, 2014
We thank God for Mary's life and her legacy that lives on in her children and grandchildren. Her faith and courage in the face of great suffering is inspiring. Grieving with you the loss of a wonderful woman.
Ellen Newberry
April 17, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of your wife, and one of my former "patients", and fellow church friends. Ellen Newberry
Grace (Best) and Jeff Taylor
April 17, 2014
Tom and Family - our hearts go out to you and our prayers are for you to have strength during this difficult time.
Sheri Baruth
April 17, 2014
Dear Cox Family, We are so sorry for your loss. I first meet Mary at Towers elem. and instantly liked her and considered her a friend. May God Bless you, give you peace and comfort knowing that she is in the presence of our Lord.
With deep sympathy, The Baruth family
Maureen Martineau
April 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
rosemary gill
April 17, 2014
One can't think of Mary without smiling.
She was a bright light at UAL and a faith filled sister at BSF.
Heavens gain....
i am so sorry for your loss.
April 17, 2014
Praying for your family for peace and comfort, if I can do anything just let me know.
Ed and Sharon Blanks
Anne Hume
April 16, 2014
God bless and keep you and your family, Tom, as you grieve the loss of Mary. I pray the comfort of the Holy Spirit will surround you all.
-Anne Hume
Anna Danese
April 16, 2014
Mary has been a dear friend,confidant, walking companion, host to my family, and above all an encourager in the journey through this life into God's kingdom. Deeply thankful for her friendship and my prayers are with Tom and kids.
Nancy Nazarian
April 16, 2014
WE LOVE YOU AND YOURS
Carl Dreizler
April 16, 2014
Tom...my thoughts, prayers and love are with you and the kids during this tough time.
Eric Messelt
April 16, 2014
Mary was class, and quality, and beauty AND a wonderful representative of her Savior.
April 16, 2014
Praying for you and your family, Tom. I pray the peace of God surrounds you through this season of grieving the loss of your precious Mary.
April 16, 2014
What a wonderful mother, grandmother and wife. Her kindness and support will always be remembered by those who knew her..
My prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
Sandy Clifton (Clifton-Bacon), San Diego, Ca
Tracy (wilson) Morris
April 16, 2014
May the Lord's strength surround you Tom and your beautiful family!
Elena Matheson
April 16, 2014
My heart goes out to Mary's family. There must be huge hole in your hearts. I only knew Mary in high school, but still remember what a dynamo she was! A friend to all. A breath of fresh air. She'll be remembered fondly.
Brooke Hanniff (Illes)
April 16, 2014
She was a beautiful lady with a huge heart and a smile that lit up a room. It was a honor to have known her during my high school days. Sending the Cox family lots of love and healing during this difficult time.
Val Schafer
April 16, 2014
My love and prayers go out to each of Mary's family. Mary was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.
April 16, 2014
Tom,Amy,Katie,Emily,Kevin,and families, Remembering Mary and her beautiful nature,kind heart,warm smile. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Mike and Debbie Daniels
Erkki Corpuz
April 16, 2014
I only knew Mary a short time, but in the time I knew her, I grew very fond of her and admired the way she lived her life in the face of her illness. My thoughts and prayers are with Tom, Amy, Katie, Emily, Kevin, and the rest of Mary's loving family. God bless you.
Kendra Yoes
April 16, 2014
so sorry to hear about Mary, seeing her face brought back a ton of great memories of Catalina Camp. Kendra Downing-Yoes and the rest of the Downing Family
April 16, 2014
Tom and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Although I never met her personally, I could see that she had immense strength and courage. May wonderful memories and your strong faith help you get through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stacy and Mike Bellante
Lester and Edith Johnson
April 16, 2014
Tom, so very sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She is with the Lord and at peace. May your strong faith and the support of your family ease your grief.
Mary Ann Wunder
April 15, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Happy she is with The Lord and there is no suffering, I pray for the hearts of Tom and the kids and grandkids.
April 15, 2014
Tom and Family,
Dan and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Dan and Vicki Neesby
Naomi
April 15, 2014
Dear Tom,
I was so saddened to hear of Mary's passing, but I know she is rejoicing with our Father in Heaven and no longer burdened by her earthly body. She shall always be remembered.
Frank DeSena
April 15, 2014
Tom, I am so sorry for the passing of your wonderful wife Mary. I pray that in your sorrow you will rely on your strong faith in the Lord as well as your family and friends to ease your grief.
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