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Frances Cox Obituary
Frances Kaye Cox, 79, of Carroll, passed away on April 18, 2025. She was born to the late Clayton and Esther Berry in Lancaster, OH on February 27, 1946.
Frances had a love for animals. She had pet rabbits, dogs, and enjoyed watching hummingbirds at her feeders.
She is survived by her son, Scott (Karen) Cox; daughter, Kelli (Gregory) Stats; grandchildren, Cory (Caiti) Cox, Katie (Walter) Guevara, Callie Cox, Abbie Stats, and Emilee Stats; siblings, Steven (Pam) Berry, Jerry Berry, Dennis (Shaira) Berry, Terry Berry, and Rita McCord; several nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, Carolyn (Jim) Angel.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clayton Berry Jr., and Pam Williams; and parents.
Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME. To leave an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
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