Stella Cox

COX Stella Cox, passed away peacefully March 1, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Stella and her husband Don deceased, were charter members of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Columbus, Ohio, and for the last 32 years have been members of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Stella was a member of the Elizabethan Guild, where she had served on many committees and volunteered many hours. Her and her husband Don had been members of Brookside Country Club for many years. The greatest gift she shared was the gift of love for her family. In addition to her husband, Donald J. Cox, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law Lieutenant Colonel John R. Allen. She is survived by daughters, Donna Allen of Columbus and Judy (Pat) Donley of Seattle, Washington; son, Jerry (Connie) Cox of Powell, Ohio; grandchildren, Kristi (Jeff) Smoot, Andy (Lori) Allen, Kim (Rich) Jones, Kevin Donley, Todd Donley, Patty (Duke) Hatcher, Jerry (Katie) Cox II; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Abby Smoot, A.J., Annie and Johny Allen, Amanda, Heather and Lindsay Jones, Riley, Ryan and Rachel Hatcher, Coen Cox. The family is very grateful and would like to thank the Mount Carmel Hospice staff including Sandy, Tom, Dr. Will Kennedy, Todd, Debbie and staff. They would also like to thank care giver Roberta. Friends may call at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zolllinger Road, Columbus on Sunday, March 4, 2007, from 3-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007, 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road, Columbus, Ohio with Father Steve Seever as Celebrant. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mount Carmel Hospice, 793 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222-9988. Send condolences to www.schoedinger.com.