Phyllis Cox's Obituary
Phyllis Jeane Cox, daughter of Raleigh and Wilma Linder Davis, was born September 4, 1945 near Ava, Missouri and departed this life on November 13, 2009 in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Missouri at the age of sixty-four years, two months and nine days. On December 26, 1965 she was united in marriage to Paul Cox and together they have shared nearly forty-four years.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Larry Davis
She is survived by her husband, Paul of the home; her mother, Wilma Davis of Mansfield, Missouri; a brother, David Davis and wife Laura of Naples, Texas; three nieces, Tammy Wilbanks and husband Carl of West Plains, Missouri, Kim Hinton and husband Robert of Event, Texas and Gina Swisher and husband Andy of Mansfield, Missouri; one nephew, Michael Davis and wife Allison of Battlefield, Missouri; several great-nieces and great-nephews; her mother-in-law, Myrl Cox; two sisters-in-law, Patsy Lansdown and husband Ronnie and Jean Cox all of Ava, Missouri other relatives and many friends.
Phyllis grew up in Ava and Norwood and was a graduate of the Norwood High School Class of 1963. After graduating, she moved with her family to Mansfield and started working as a dental assistant for Dr. A.M. McQuay. She worked for Doc McQuay for 29 years and then for Dr. Richard Grubbs for 7 years when her illness forced her to retire.
She had made her profession of faith in Christ and had attended the Mansfield Christian Church until her health would not permit it.
In her spare time Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and making BIG chocolate chips cookies.
Phyllis was a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories she has created for her family and many dear friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield, burial followed in Mansfield Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield.
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