Melba Mahrie Cox

Melba Mahrie (Mason) Cox of Mustang, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born in Atoka, Oklahoma.
After graduating from Capitol Hill High School, Melba worked as one of the few female executives at GECC (General Electric Credit Corporation) throughout the 70s. She got tired of everyone bossing her around so she later became a barber in the early 80s to work for herself. Melba was known for her dedication and hard work.
Melba was an avid bowler, competing until 2025. She also had a passion for gardening and was known for her ability to rejuvenate and care for plants. She often hosted sleepovers for her grandchildren and cooked a big country breakfast in the morning, complete with biscuits and gravy. Melba loved spending Sundays by the pool and watching her great grandchildren grow.
Melba was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, brother (Roy Mason) and a grandson. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Roylene, and grandchildren Justin Lindsay, Amanda Haines (Chris), and Conlin Lindsay (Tiffany), as well as six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Joyce Mason, nieces Dina Browning (JD), Amy Kirby (Randy) and nephew Ben Mason (Ronda) as well as several great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at McNeil's.
Services are being held at McNeil's Funeral Service on Monday, February 24th, at 10am, followed by a graveside service. Lunch will be provided to family and friends after the graveside.