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Lorrie Cox Obituary

Lorrie M. Cox, Musician First Class, U.S. Navy, age 39 of Memphis, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital Bartlett. She was an accomplished clarinetist, saxophonist and musician with the U.S. Navy for the past 18 years. Lorrie was devoted to her family and found time to volunteer with numerous Navy and civilian organizations. She always had time for her family and so many others as well as working on her doctorate at the University of Phoenix. Lorrie was preceded in death by her father, Dr. John Edward Dunn and is survived by her loving husband, Adam Cox; daughter, Sydnee Rylee Cox, who was the love of her life; mother, Martha Dunn of Cheyenne, Wyoming; brother, Darrell Dunn of Phoenix, Arizona. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, August 29 at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel. The interment will follow at a later date in Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Heritage Memorial Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests, that memorials be sent to the Dr. John Edward Dunn Memorial Scholarship in Chadron, Nebraska. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel (901)937-1144 www.memphisfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Aug. 28, 2009.

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Carol Liewer Herman

September 12, 2009

Adam, Sydnee and Martha,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted in the days and months to come. Lorrie called me every year on my birthday on her way to work for the day. I called her each time she evacuated from New Orleans to avoid a hurricane. We didn't talk very often, but everytime we talked we started right where we left off before. Shelley Savage was right. The best sleep over parties growing up were at Lorrie's house. God's blessings on all of you.

Carrie Feldhaus

September 8, 2009

Adam, You and your family are in my prayers. I vaguely remember Lorrie from attending High School Chadron.

Dorine Daniels

August 31, 2009

Adam, I have known Lorrie since her school years, and I am deeply saddened by your loss. May beautiful memories comfort you. You, your children and Lorrie's mother, Martha will be kept in my prayers.
With my heartfelt sympathies,

Veronica Williams

August 31, 2009

Adam, God Bless you and your family. You'll are in my thoughts and prayers. I had just met Lorrie when she came to drop of your paperwork at the Reserve Center. She and I talked for a while about her music, the Navy Band and working on her degree. God bless and God will keep you thru this time.

Shelley Savage Wietzke

August 30, 2009

God must have a great need for another Angel, Lorrie truely was just that. She sure knew how to throw the best sleep overs as kids. Many fond memories of all of our school years together, in Chadron Nebraska. I regret that we lost touch. Looks like she was the successful fun loving blessing that we knew as kids.

Jim Turcotte

August 29, 2009

I'll never forget Lorrie's passion for helping the people around her. She was someone I'd always considered a close friend. She and Adam and Sydnee will always be with me. God bless and keep you all.

Mary Schlickbernd Ryan

August 28, 2009

Lorrie was one of the most upbeat, helpful, and sunshiney people I ever had the privilege to know. May her family find peace and comfort in the fond memories of those who knew her.

Steven Slagle

August 28, 2009

Adam, you don't know me. I was in Lorrie's class at School of Music. Just the sweetest most genuine person. I don't even know what to say. God Bless both of you and your child.

Julieanna Walker

August 28, 2009

The last time I saw Lorrie was when she and her Navy Band crew came by our office to play Christmas carols . . . so young & giving. May God grant her family with peace, understanding & strength during this trying time. Fair winds, Shipmate, sing your praise in Heaven! God bless you all, Ensign Julieanna Walker

Angela Amith

August 28, 2009

I am so terribly saddened by Lorrie's passing. We were great friends all through high school and she was always there whenever anyone needed her. My prayers are with her entire family and circle of friends. God Bless you Lorrie. I find peace that you are now with your dad and looking down on all of us peacefully.

Kirk H

August 28, 2009

Fair winds and following seas!

Ron Rivenburgh

August 28, 2009

My condolences to you and your family.

Tracey Burch

August 28, 2009

Though I didn't know Lorrie, I do send her family my heartfelt condolences. May God's grace be yours during this difficult time.

Donna Butts

August 28, 2009

May God bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacey White

August 28, 2009

A fellow co-worker here at NPC, she was truly a blessing and site always smiling especially to new and fellow sailors and civilians alike, she will be truly missed. *Ms. White

LCDR Vince DiCello

August 28, 2009

God bless you Lorrie, and your loving family. Thank you for your service to our Republic.

William Davis JR

August 28, 2009

My condolences go out to the Cox family in this time of sorrow and you are in my prayers.

William Reed

August 28, 2009

My God keep you and your family in his loving care.

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United States Navy

Veronica Roberts

August 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deborah Douglas

August 28, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Henderson

August 28, 2009

We are praying for your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you, The Henderson family.

Melerie Thompson

August 28, 2009

From a member of your Navy family. rest in peace & may God be with your family during thier time of grief. Thank you for your service shipmate.

August 28, 2009

Please know that your Navy family grieves with you. God with see you through and time will heal your hearts. My prayers go out to your family. Remember to trust and depend on the Lord. Very Respectfully IT1 Benson

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