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Corky Cox Obituary
A native of Bluefield, W.Va., she was a Hampton resident since 1962 and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Corky was the owner of Corky's Maid and Janitorial Service for over 20 years. Along with her husband, "Red", she played music professionally for many years with local bands.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Denise Harker, survivors include her husband, Wesley E. "Red" Cox; two sons, Wesley B. Cox and his wife, Daisy of Florida and Joseph L. "Larry" Cox and his wife, Reyna of Hawaii; six grandchildren, Eric Tarwater, Tala and Tiffany Cox, and Brelan, Dylan, and Zachary Cox; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Wyatt Ratliff; and three sisters, Sue Akers and Dottie Penniger, both of Arizona and Marjorie Reed of Virginia.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2010, in Hampton Memorial Gardens by Pastor Samuel E. Hyde.
Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 445 Shelton Road, Hampton, VA 23663.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Richard Peninger
June 30, 2010
Speaking for Corky's sisters Dottie and Sue (they can't go online) and the Peningers, we all love Corky so much. We'll sure miss her. We're so sorry Wes, Bryant, and Larry and their families. We are only consoled by God's Great Promises. Love to all.
debbie Richards
June 15, 2010
im sure going to miss cory ive love working with her shell always be in my heart and with me i send my condolence to all the family my thoughts and prayers with all of yall debbie Richards hampton va
Eva Williams
June 15, 2010
Larry, please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of your mom! She is watching over you and the entire family now.....and Angel in Heaven.
Eva Williams (Roger's mom)
Alice & Jessica Smitley
June 14, 2010
To all of the family of Corky,
Words can not even begin to exspress how we feel in the loss of Corky. She has seen us through many trials and tribulations in our lives. She touched our hearts in a way that many people long for. I know that she is playing her heart out in Heaven now! We will miss her more than you will ever know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Alice & Jessica Smitley
Dean Rust
June 14, 2010
Larry, my condolences to you and your family. I am saddenned to hear about the loss of your mother. I am thinking about you bud, and your family is in my prayers.
June 14, 2010
Always with a kind word and a smile. We will truly miss your love and kindness. May God bless you and always keep you close. With all our love, Randy, Suzy and Angie Gentry
Tami Nunn
June 14, 2010
Wanted to let you know your family is in our prayers. The Somervold and Nunn families.
Roger Williams
June 14, 2010
I will always have nice memories of Mrs Cox. She was always welcoming to me and all of Larry's other friends from Phoebus High. May God welcome her into His home and may He bless the entire familiy at this time.
Tony Russell
June 14, 2010
Larry & Family, so many childhood memories filled with fun times with our friends at each others houses playing cards & games. Your mom was always so upbeat and fun to be around. My prayers are with your whole family. God Bless....TR
Gail Daniels
June 13, 2010
So many wonderful conversations over coffee while Corky was having her van serviced. We laughed so much. My deepest condolences to all who loved her and mourn her. She was a gem.
Patricia Smith
June 12, 2010
Corky, You are truly missed, may God keep you safely in his arms, I LOVE YOU, Pat Smith
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