Ms. Barbara Ann Bland Cox, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in
Williamston, NC. Ms. Barbara was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at the Vintage Inn Assisted Living Home. Her survivors include: her husband, Eric Cox of the home; three sons, Antonio Bland of Williamston NC , Tony Bland of West Virginia, and Moses Bland of Rocky Mount, NC ; two daughters, Deborah Manning and Tonishia Anthony both of Greenville, NC; and three sisters, Allie Boliba of Williamston, NC, Anna Peele and Edna Taylor both of Norfolk, VA. She also leaves to cherish her memories twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Her public viewings will be held on Friday December 5, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Manson Mortuary Williamston, NC and Saturday December 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at United Holy Church of Deliverance, Williamston, NC.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at United Holy Church of Deliverance, Williamston, NC. Her interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery Williamston, NC 27892. Live streaming of the funeral service will be provided by accessing Manson Mortuary’s website (mansonmortuary.com), clicking onto Ms. Barbara Bland Cox’s obituary page, and following the instructions at the bottom of that page.
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