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Andrea Cox Obituary
Andrea Marie Cox, 40 of Cana, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Andrea was born in Radford, Virginia on Mar 5, 1974. She was a nurse at Baptist Hospital. Andrea was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Cox and her mother, Agnes Marie Carter.
Survivors include her fiancé and love of her life, Brent Hiatt of Cana; son, Jacob Trevan Cox of Cana; daughter and fiancé, Kelli Carter and Ronnie Hash of Galax; father and step-mother, Lester and Linda Carter of Austinville; grandchildren, Nathan Alexander and Maylea Hash; brothers and sister-in-law, Brian Carter and Ruthy Riffey of Austinville and Scott Carter of Radford; step sister, April Smith of Laurel Fork; step brother, Mel Frizzell of Norfolk; and special friends, Stacey Young and Kerry Crowley.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11:00 AM with Elder Harold Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Coulson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Cox
Linda Hines
May 28, 2014
Weeks have passed since you've joined the angels in Heaven Andi. I miss you still, but I know we will see each other again one day my sweet Scentsy sister and friend. And to the family, I'm so sorry for your loss…but may you be comforted in the days ahead and may you find peace that passes all understanding.
Anne Tyner
May 14, 2014
Andrea has always been delightful and was very gracious to me during an especially difficult time. She was a rare and wonderful person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tracy Shaw
May 13, 2014
Very sad news , Andrea was a ray of sunshine to all that knew her. I will miss her beautiful smile and uplifting attitude. May she rest in peace now.
pamela coleman
May 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May GOD keep you in perfect peace.
Lori Ring
May 10, 2014
so sorry...life is too short
May 10, 2014
To Andrea's family
Our prayers are with you, may God give you strength in your tim of sorrow.
wayne & waughlean stone
Shelley, Paul and Victoria Wethington
May 10, 2014
Praying for family and friends. Andrea was an amazing person, friend and co-worker. Always remember her smiling face and funning antics. May God grant peace and love during this awful time. Missing u Andrea, still look at the schedule to see if u get to play with us that day or not, only sad to realize that u will be playing with angels in heaven.
Melissa Brooks
May 10, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss! Andrea was an amazing person! I pray that God will help you find peace and the strength to cope with this tragedy. God bless you all!
Becky and Buck Isom
May 9, 2014
I cannot imagine your loss. My heart and prayers wish you comfort. I remember the day when I learned Andy was a girl in my son's kindergarten class. I only knew her name until that day . She sure had the spunk to keep up with the boys but her beauty and smile was all girl.
Valerie Thompson
May 9, 2014
Jacob, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time may God give you peace and comfort that passes all understanding! I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through
Debbie Black
May 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
Brittany Payne
May 9, 2014
Andrea was always fun to work with and talk to. She was always happy, a great nurse, and put her heart in everything she did. May God Bless each of her family members and friends. Heaven gained another angel, now she can watch over each of you everyday. I pray for the best for each of you. Amen.
With love,
Rhonda Smythers
May 9, 2014
Sorry to hear about your lose.
James and Rhonda Smythers
Amy Hash
May 9, 2014
Prayers and love to her family. She was such a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
Rhonda Stephens(King)
May 9, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Have not seen Andy for awhile, but have fond memories of her from years gone by.You all remain in my prayers!
May 9, 2014
Andrea will be missed greatly. Everyone liked her as she had a beautiful smile that touched everyone's heart. She made the workday pleasant at the training center. Prayers and thoughts to you all in this most sad time.
Amanda Tate
May 9, 2014
My BOLDEST prayers are with the family. May the Lord give you all Strength, Peace and some understanding.
Melissa Allen
May 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy for your loss Brent, may the memories of such a wonderful peson remain forever in your heart. My prayers go up for you and her family.
April Waye
May 9, 2014
May God be with each and everyone who feels this loss her on earth, and may heaven rejoice for receiving a new member. All her friends and family are in my prayers!
Pam Mark Hiatt
May 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charolette Leach
May 9, 2014
As the chaplain on call at Baptist on May 6, God assigned me to be with you as Andrea was called home. My prayers for God's comfort and strength are with each of you.
Linda Edmonds
May 9, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 9, 2014
Stacey frost frazier
Stacey Young
May 9, 2014
We love and miss you so much. It doesn't seem real that you're gone. Too soon you left us, and so many things we planned to do. Your spirit remains in our hearts and in the the hearts of your children, and Brent. You will always be remembered as a bright light in so many lives, especially ours.
May 9, 2014
prayers....robert and ellen barr
Sheila Mabe Pena
May 8, 2014
Prayers and Love to our family during such a difficult time
Andrea Lanning
May 8, 2014
I worked with Andrea several years. I'm heart broken and can't believe she's gone. She will not be forgotten and she will be missed.
Mae Myers
May 8, 2014
My heart goes out to Andrea's family this was such a shock to everyone..She was a wonderful girl and she will be missed by all..God Bless you all and we will see Andrea again in Heaven one of these days and we will rejoin her with our Heavenly Father..My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Mae Myers
Precious Cousin
Heather Lucas
May 8, 2014
Patrick Redd
May 8, 2014
Wow. Such a shame. What a great person. Her life was cut too short. A loss for us all.
Elizabeth Shupe
May 8, 2014
You all are in my prayers!
Mike and Colleen Brzuchalski (Heather's aunt and uncle)
May 8, 2014
Thinking of the whole family during this difficult time. May God grant you comfort and strength.
Michael Nunley
May 8, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I just feel this should be posted here. My prayers and condolences to all of her family and friends.Hash
PaulaHaa Hash/Fulmer
May 8, 2014
May 8, 2014
Love this sweet girl. She was a wonderful Nurse!
Amy Dawson Fleming
May 8, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debra Cochran
May 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers ...may God wrap each of ypu in his loving arms and bring you peace, so very sorry.
Kerry Crowley
May 8, 2014
I am still just at a loss for words. She was such a wonderful person and found a way to always look on the bright side. My heart is breaking for the whole family and especially Jacob and Kelli. Thank you all for including me in everything you have done. I love her so much and will miss her forever.
Diane McCormick
May 8, 2014
Brent,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very diffcult time. Keep all the happy memories close to your heart.
Gretchen Lawson
May 8, 2014
Andrea you will so be missed! We loved your smile and spunk, and we all know you had wicked dance moves you just wanted to keep all to yourself!! Love you so much!!
pam asbury
May 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Heaven has gained a precious angel.
Dee Catron
May 8, 2014
Andrea was a very sweet person and will be greatly missed. God Bless all of her family and friends.
Andrea Nester
May 8, 2014
Brent,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord gives you peace, strength and comfort now and the days to come.
Shanny Chappell
May 8, 2014
Love and miss you Andrea! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Holly Reynolds-Hooker
May 8, 2014
for all that loved this beautiful smile ~GODSPEED in your healing
May 8, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Karen El khouja
May 8, 2014
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace within. May God bless each and everyone of you in the time of your need.
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