Debbie Cox

Debbie Cox obituary, Durant, OK

Debbie Cox

Debbie Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Debbie Cox of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 60. She was born on Monday, April 19, 1965 in Sacramento, California to Kathy (Michel) and William Ira Cox.
She was a longtime resident of Durant, Oklahoma. She enjoyed singing karaoke, going mudding and fishing, and spending time out on the boat. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Kathy (Michel) and William Ira Cox; son "My Boy" Billy; sisters Jackie Sue, Darlene Cox; and brother Donald Cox.
Survivors include her daughter Jackie Watts of Durant, Oklahoma; sons Daniel Billey of Durant, Oklahoma, Kenneth Lee Ray of Ada, Oklahoma; grandchildren Alex Especicuta of Durant, Oklahoma, Benjamin Crabtree of Durant, Oklahoma, Sebastian Whitehurst of New Castle, Oklahoma, Lela Whitehurst of New Castle, Oklahoma, Antonio Whitehurst of New Castle, Oklahoma; niece Katherine Gibby of Durant, Oklahoma; nephew Robert Cox of Durant, Oklahoma as well as other extended family and friends.
Cremation services have been selected.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Debbie Cox, please visit our Tree Store.

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