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Willie Cox Obituary
Willie Louise Puckett Cox of Quincy passed away peacefully on October 23, 2017 at home in the presence of family and caregivers.
A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, October 26, 3:00 PM at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, the family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 3;00 PM at the church with burial following at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Willie Louise was born August 17, 1930 in Brinson, GA to the late Sterling Sandford and Lee Emma Norris Puckett. The family moved to Florida when she was a child and she graduated from Quincy High School. She fell in love with her soldier and they were married in 1949. They have enjoyed 68 years of marriage on the old homestead. She assisted her husband with the bookkeeping of his construction company and worked at Quincy State Bank. She was a charter member of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and her church family.
She is survived by her loving husband, Willie Martin Cox with whom she raised three children on the family farm; Martha Cox Scott (Harold), David Cox and Wesley Cox all of Quincy. She was Grandma to three grandchildren; Wendy Scott Bruner (Marcus), Martian Scott Bedford (Rick) and Shackleford "Shack" Cox. She was also Great Grandma to Sarah Bruner, Makayla Bruner, Knute Bruner and Grayson Cox. Two sisters-in-law; Myrtle Cox and Hazel Gainous as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Grady Gainous and one sister; Bonnie Puckett Cox.
Memorial contributions may be made to TMBC at 1001 W. Washington St., Quincy, FL 32351 or Big Bend Hospice (Gadsden Co. Special Projects Fund) at 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Her children would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her dedicated caregivers; Barbara Joyce McNealy, Rose Hopkins, and Pam Evans who walked this journey with them.
Independent Funeral Home (850-875-1529) is handling arrangements.
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October 31, 2017
To the Cox Family,
Mrs. Willie was such a sweet woman. We worked together at QSB and she always had a kind word for everyone. She will be missed.
Laura Selman
Tallahassee, FL
October 30, 2017
David, So sorry to hear the news, wishing you and the entire family our most sincere sympathy.
Rudy Johnson and Family
October 27, 2017
Condolences from Crystal and Matt, and Fhp family.
Debbie Wagner
October 25, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of you with precious memories of Mrs Willie as you celebrate her life here and find peace knowing she is with the Lord now Sending lots of love and prayers!
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Brenda & Randal Potter
October 25, 2017
Mr Willie , Martha, David, Wesley,Shack and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Lois Thigpen
October 25, 2017
To Martha And Family, We or truly sorry for your loss of your Mother. She is resting in Jesus Christ Care. We Love All. From Lois P. Thigpen & Family
jonne sadberry- stokes
October 25, 2017
Martha and family so sorry for the lose of your mother may god bless you all.
Cindy Smith
October 25, 2017
Uncle Willie and family so sorry of your loss. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Story
October 25, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jean Trim
October 24, 2017
So sorry to hear of Willie's passing. So many fond memories. She was such a part of my growing up years, along with Bonnie, Grady and Aunt Lee and Uncle Sterling. May God be with you at this time. Love to you all. Jean Scott Trim
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