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KEITHVILLE, LA - Services celebrating the life of Mary Jo Ann Cox, 78, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011 in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Waymon Beshea. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home.
Jo Ann was born on October 6, 1932 in Alexandria, LA to Merrick and Leah Whitfield. Mrs. Cox was a member of Mansfield Road Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and a writer. Jo Ann loved traveling and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marilyn Giles.
Left to cherish beautiful memories of Jo Ann are her husband of 62 years, William Cox; daughters, Frances Seyfried of Keithville, LA, Janie Lalena and husband David of Keithville, LA and Renee' Van Tiem and husband David of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Yvonne Mckenzie of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Merrick Whitfield, Jr. and wife Madeline of Saline, LA; grandchildren; Ronnie Anderson, Shannon Barr, Mindy Thomas, Martin Wachtel and Brandon Van Tiem and great grandchildren, Chase and Cammie Anderson, Mason and Cooper Thomas.
Honoring Mrs. Cox as pallbearers will be: Ronnie Anderson, David King, Brandon Van Tiem, Scott Thomas, Terry Cox, Donnie Cox and Doug Cox.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Dr.'s and staff of Willis-Knighton South's emergency room, as well as, Shreveport-Bossier Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Cox
July 3, 2011
Dear Mom,
If flowers grow in heaven Lord, pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love, and miss her and when she turns to Smile. Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile! We love and miss you SO MUCH MOM.
Your Daughters,
Frances, Janis, and Renne'
July 3, 2011
Called Home
God saw you getting tired, He did what he thought best; He put His arms around you, And said "come and rest." He opened up His golden gates, on that heart breaking day; And with His arms around you, You gently slipped away. It broke our hearts, to lose you. You did not go alone; A part of us went with you. The day God called you home.
Cindy Barry
March 7, 2011
Janie,
So sorry to hear about your Mom!! Just wanted you to know how special she was to me.....some of my fondest memories growing up was at your house......your Mom made it special there....she was always so good to me I never wanted to go home!! I know you are going to miss her...my Mom passed away last January & it was tough! Tell your Dad I said "hey"! You guys are in my prayers!
Cindy
Reva Davis
March 6, 2011
Shannon & the Cox Family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May the thought of knowing that friends and family share in your sadness bring comfort to you. May the cherished memories of Mrs. Cox bring love, peace and comfort to each of you. God bless and keep you in His care. Reva, Shannon's neighbor
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Leilani Tipton
March 5, 2011
So sad to hear Ms. Jo Ann is gone. You were both so special to Mom & Dad. I pray God wraps his arms around you real good Mr. Cox.
Diane Hay Snedegar Bolen
March 4, 2011
Frances, Janie & Renee',
So sorry to hear about your mother. I remember when I used to come to your house and spend the night and go places with you girls when we were growing up, your mother was always a lot of fun and always wanted the very best for you girls. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
March 4, 2011
Mr. Cox and Family,
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to you all during your time of loss. I was fortunate to have known you through my cousin, Ginger and family. I remember you both for your warm and caring spirit towards others. May your cherished memories, peaceful moments and the presence of the Lord help to carry you through today and the days to come.
May God bless you, Frances M. Hargis
March 3, 2011
mr.bill, so sorry for your loss of mrs.joann, i knew you both back in the day of faith baptist church, with Bro Bob Moore, I also knew Donnie, and Lynn when my little boy David was youny, God bless all of you today and everyday, Joann has gone home to wait for you.Her prayers are answered now. mary p. david and tina ( Indiana)
Debbie Farley Benton
March 3, 2011
Mr. Bill and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Ms. Jo Ann as a special, loving person who always had a smile and kind word. May God bless all of you and wrap His loving arms around you at this sad time.
Yvonnie Dirks
March 3, 2011
Praying for Bill Cox and his family. May God Bless you and keep his loving arms around you. She will be missed.
Love you lots
Yvonnie & Billy Dirks
Roe & Linda Strickland
March 3, 2011
Bro Bill and Brandon......Our family is so sorry to hear of Jo Ann's death....We have so many fond and loving memories of Mr Bill and Jo Ann. God Bless your family during this difficult time.
March 3, 2011
Anderson Family,
Mammaw Cox was a remarkable woman, be blessed we have all the wonderful memories we can cherish. You will all be in my prayers.
Love,
Lavon Pridgen Blood
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