Joan M. Cox's Obituary
Joan M. Cox, age 79, of Milton, DE passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. She was born on October 20, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Orr.
Mrs. Cox graduated from Springfield High School in Morton Springfield, PA. She made her career as an administrative assistant, working for many years for West Chester High School before moving to Delaware. She then worked for 19 years at All Saints Episcopal Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Mrs. Cox was an avid Eagles, Phillies, and Penn State fan. Most of all, Mrs. Cox enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss her dearly.
Mrs. Cox is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, David E. Cox of Milton, DE; two sons: James Grace of PA and John Grace of Georgetown, DE; one daughter, Linda Shinn of Georgetown, DE; seven grandchildren: Genny Willis and her husband Michael, Emily Nock, Joanie Shinn, Matthew Grace, Mark Grace and his wife Kacie, Samantha Grace, and Amanda Gabbard and her husband Justin; nine great grandchildren: Riley, Tessa, Hazel, Marlee, Luke, Mackenzee, Maddee, Mia, and Maycee; and her sister, Carol Painter.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.
Please sign Mrs. Cox's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, SUNDAY, APRIL, 21, 2019 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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