Jeanne Cox Obituary
Jeanne Cox, 63, of Colby, Kansas, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 3, 2025.
She was born in Goodland, KS in 1961 to Joseph and Beverly Moss and called Kansas home her entire life. Jeanne loved people, music, and art. She attended Wallace Elementary and Sharon Springs High School. She later graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in Fashion Marketing. Jeanne served her community through teaching art and ceramics for the Colby Public Schools, Colby Community College, and Heartland Christian School.
Jeanne loved Jesus and her life was one marked by sincere care and empathy for others. She wanted everyone she encountered to feel seen and supported and so many affirm her success in this.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Moss, and sister, Cathy Siebert.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, Kevin Cox, her mother, Beverly Moss, and her sister, Jody Pruden. She is also survived by her three children; Lauren, Leah, and Luke, and their spouses; Cuyler, Brian, and Savannah, and six grandchildren; Ellie, Judah, Ezzie, Nora, Ezekiel, and Jenna.
A Memorial Service will be held at Heartland Christian School, Colby, at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025, with coffee and cookies to follow immediately after. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Heartland Christian School, 1995 W 4th St, Colby, KS 67701. For checks, write Jeanne’s name on the memo line. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
190 S. Franklin Ave. P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701
People and places connected with Jeanne
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Jeanne Cox
Make a Donation
in Jeanne Cox's name
How to support Jeanne's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jeanne Cox's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
