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Ruth Cox

1938 - 2026

BORN

1938

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Holt Memorial Chapel - Harrison

1904 Capps Road

Harrison, Arkansas

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Feb. 26, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Resthaven Mortuary

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Ruth Cox Obituary

Ruth Holt Cox, 88, passed away Thursday, February 19, in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born January 22, 1938. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She is survived by her nephews, Ernie Stephens, Ronnie Stephens, Roger Holt, Larry Stephens, and James Holt.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas.  The casket will be open for viewing prior to the service.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Maplewood Cemetery by Resthaven Mortuary. Local arrangements are under the direction of Holt Memorial Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, 3450 North Rock Road, Bldg 200, Suite 213, Wichita, Kansas 67226.
The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.HoltChapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Harrison Daily Times from Feb. 23 to Mar. 5, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Ruth Cox

Feb

26

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Resthaven Mortuary

11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209

Funeral services provided by:

Holt Memorial Chapel - Harrison

1904 Capps Road, Harrison, AR 72601

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