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Mary Cox Obituary
Died: March 2, 2011; in Jefferson City, Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Mrs. Mary J. Cox, 66, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at her home.
Mary was born on June 28, 1944, in Geneva, daughter of James and Florence Mokarwski Frerichs. She was married Oct. 9, 1971, in Anaheim, Calif., to Donald E. Cox.
Mary graduated from St. Charles High School in St. Charles.
A resident of the central Missouri area for the past 15 years, Mary was a homemaker the majority of her life.
Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Cox; two sons, Christopher Cox and Michael Cox; two daughters, Sandra Sears and Florence Butcher; four sisters, Marjorie Chelbery, Dorothy Garrett, Kathy Frerichs, and Barbara Kajtsa; five brothers, Art Frerichs, James Frerichs, Nicholas Frerichs, Theodore Frerichs and Raymond Frerichs; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City, Mo.
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March 7, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with Mary Jane's family. It seems that all the wonderful people leave this earth too early. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Don Haines
STC Class of 62
March 5, 2011
To Mary Jane's family. My sympathy to all of you. I will always remember Mary Jane as a beautiful young girl...the way I last saw her...as we graduate from high school many of us go our seperate ways and she and I did just that. She was a good and caring person I will always remember. Chuck Winkenwerder, STC Class of 62.
Lee London
March 5, 2011
Donald ,Christopher, Michael, Sandra, and Florence; Marjorie, Dorothy, Kathy, Art, James, Nicholas, and Raymond; dear grandchildren.
Please accept my heartfelt condolence on the passing of your beloved Mary Jane. I attended George E. Thompson High School in Saint Charles with Mary Jane from 1958 to 1962. I am continually grateful for the honor and pleasure of having Mary Jane as my classmate and friend. Mary Jane was beauty, grace, sunshine, and blue skies to me. I will join you in holding Mary Jane's radiance forever in my heart. Lee London, Rochester, NY
Chris Babington
March 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Charlie Bell
March 5, 2011
What fond memories of a high school classmate. Heartfelt wishes for all among Mary Janes' family and friends.
God Be With You All,
March 5, 2011
Dear Don, Christopher, Michael, Sandra and Florence;
My heart goes out to all of you always but especially now during this time of grief and sadness. Mary Jane was a wonderful Friend and Classmate. She will be missed and fondly remembered by all.
Love,
Sandie Stephens
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