"I am speechless. My heart broke when I heard of Mary Ann's passing. I have so many fond memories of her. She was always quick to laugh and her smile was infectious. Those years in Elmwood were the best!! Larry, the void you feel must be enormous. Chris and Kevin, I know you know this but your mom was such a wonderful lady and a great friend. My big regret is that I didn't stay in touch more over the years. Those years since we left Elmwood have flown by. So much has happened and changed. Please accept my sincere condolences. Prayers and hugs to all of you. I just had a thought that flashed through my brain and made me smile a little. I can see Helen Wilhoit and my Jack welcoming Mary Ann with open arms, lots of kidding and laughter. Heaven just got a little brighter. Kathy Stankoven and Family"
In loving memory of
Mary Ann Cox
January 24, 1940 - August 24, 2015
Mary Ann Cox
Elmwood Mary Ann Cox, 75, of Elmwood, passed at 9:16 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2015 at her residence.
She was born in Canton on January 24, 1940 to John and Faye (Girard) Emry.
She married Larry Cox in Elmwood on July 5, 1959. He survives.
Other survivors include two children, Chris (Robert) Paternoga of Brimfield and Kevin (Elizabeth) Cox of Northbrook, IL; and five grandchildren, Alex, Kaity and Rachel Paternoga, and Nick and Faye Cox.
Mary Ann worked at Caterpillar for ten years and then worked as the elementary secretary at Elmwood in which she retired after twenty-seven years. She was a member of the Elmwood United Methodist Church and the Elmwood PEO organization.
She loved spending time with her family and her world revolved around her grandchildren and their activities.
Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 28th at Elmwood United Methodist Church, where services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, with an additional hour of visitation prior. Rev. Brad Watkins will officiate.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Unity Point Hospice and the Elmwood Education Fund.
To view Mary Anns tribute or post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Condolences, Prayers and Hugs to all of the Family as losing someone so dear is hard! Barb Plack and Family"
"Condolences to your entire family. I remember her fondly. She was a beautiful lady - always put together. I know it has been difficult. I wish peace for you, in the days to come. Margaret Frantz"
"Larry, we just want to offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in the days to come. Mary Lou & Chuck Howard"
"Our sincere condolences to the family. Mary Ann was a truly great lady who touched so many lives and was loved by all. She will be missed but always remembered. Heaven will welcome her as its newest angel. God bless. Steve & P.J. Williams"