Tanya Cox

Tanya Cox

Tanya Cox Obituary

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Tanya Jean Craft Cox

Effingham, SC—Mrs. Tanya Jean Craft Cox, age 62, entered into rest on Tuesday October 28, 2025, at Aiken Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was a daughter of the late Mr. B.P. Craft and the late Mrs. Margaret Copley Craft. Mrs. Cox was born in Clintwood, VA, and was a resident of Effingham, SC. She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Newspring Church in Florence, SC. Mrs. Cox worked for the McCleod Hospital in Florence and Dalton. She was also a caretaker for the elderly. Her hobbies included crocheting, shopping, reading, and traveling. She was loved by her friends and family and will be deeply missed. Survivors include: one son Michael (Angela) Woodham, Lamar, SC; one daughter Linda Woodham, New Ellenton, SC; two brothers Jeff (Robin) Craft, Edinboro, PA, and D.P. “Bink” (Diana) Craft, Utica, PA; one sister Keokee Craft, Effingham, SC; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by one sister Margaret “Marti” Brown. A celebration of life with the family will be held at a later date. COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PKWY (118 BYPASS) AIKEN, SC 29801 803-648-7175. Please sign the online registry atwww.colefuneralhomeinc.net.

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