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Fran Cox Obituary
Fran Cox age 77 of Ward went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1946, in Ward, Arkansas to John and Geraldine Cox.
She was a retired teacher and a member of the Ward First United Methodist Church.
Fran is survived by two daughters, April DeVore of Searcy, and Kim (Allan) SolCruz both of Plano, Texas; her longtime companion Joe Stocks of Ward; one brother Frankie (Pat Brockington) Cox of Ward; four grandchildren, Brooke DeVore, Alyssa DeVore, Maceo SolCruz and Ayla SolCruz.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Geraldine Cox and an infant sister.
Fran was a loving and caring mother and beloved grandmother.
Memorial Service is Saturday, March 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W Dewitt Henry, Beebe, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Smith Westbrook.
To view the online register, visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
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