Obituary for Dorothy Cox
Dorothy Lou Cox (Garrett)’s faith was made sight on December 20, 2020 at age 81. She passed into eternity while in the arms of her beloved husband, Joe Cox, in their home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was surrounded by family in the hours prior to her heavenly arrival, after suffering nearly 5 years with Alzheimer’s disease.
Dorothy Lou Garrett was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on February 1, 1939, to Christine & Wayne Garrett. She graduated Wewoka High School and later married her High School Sweetheart, Joe Cox. They were wed on February 15, 1958 followed by a life full of color and adventure.
Dorothy gave her life to Christ at the age of 32, after witnessing a transformation in Joe’s new life in Christ. The Lord used Galatians 5:19-21 to open her eyes to her sin and need for a Savior. All who knew her can attest that she lived out her life verse (Col 1:28-29): “to proclaim Christ.”
She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and grandmother, an inspiring sister, loyal friend, a zealous disciple maker and beautiful image bearer of Christ. She taught Bible classes at FSBC and QSBC in OKC for many decades. She was witty, servant-hearted, bold in her faith, fervent in prayer and clung to the word of God even as her memory faded.
Dorothy joins her father, Wayne, and her mother, Christine, in heaven.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe; their Children: Kent Cox & wife Kelly, Kirk Cox & wife Diane, Tony Cox & wife Beth;
13 Grandchildren (22 including spouses) and 20 Great Grandchildren; and her sister, Virginia Talbot of Midland, TX.
We are grateful for all our family & friends who have encouraged us during this time. We are especially grateful for both our loving church families and caretakers Riley, Whitney, Heather and Amy for their investment over this last year of loving care. Most of all, we are grateful to our Lord Jesus whose love is never failing.
Dorothy's Life Verse
Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Colossians 1:28-29 ESV
Dorothy Lou Garrett was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on February 1, 1939, to Christine & Wayne Garrett. She graduated Wewoka High School and later married her High School Sweetheart, Joe Cox. They were wed on February 15, 1958 followed by a life full of color and adventure.
Dorothy gave her life to Christ at the age of 32, after witnessing a transformation in Joe’s new life in Christ. The Lord used Galatians 5:19-21 to open her eyes to her sin and need for a Savior. All who knew her can attest that she lived out her life verse (Col 1:28-29): “to proclaim Christ.”
She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and grandmother, an inspiring sister, loyal friend, a zealous disciple maker and beautiful image bearer of Christ. She taught Bible classes at FSBC and QSBC in OKC for many decades. She was witty, servant-hearted, bold in her faith, fervent in prayer and clung to the word of God even as her memory faded.
Dorothy joins her father, Wayne, and her mother, Christine, in heaven.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe; their Children: Kent Cox & wife Kelly, Kirk Cox & wife Diane, Tony Cox & wife Beth;
13 Grandchildren (22 including spouses) and 20 Great Grandchildren; and her sister, Virginia Talbot of Midland, TX.
We are grateful for all our family & friends who have encouraged us during this time. We are especially grateful for both our loving church families and caretakers Riley, Whitney, Heather and Amy for their investment over this last year of loving care. Most of all, we are grateful to our Lord Jesus whose love is never failing.
Dorothy's Life Verse
Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Colossians 1:28-29 ESV