Peggy Towe Cox
April 13, 1934 ~ November 30, 2010
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Asheville, NC
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Peggy Jean Towe Cox, 76, of 31 Braddock Way, Asheville, died of complications of pneumonia on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher, NC.
A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at Groce Funeral Home Chapel at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road. The Rev. Keith Turman, pastor of Skyland United Methodist Church, will be the officiating minister. The family will receive friends at Groce immediately after the service.
Peggy was born on April 13, 1934, in Asheville, one of 11 children to the late Charles and Eva Towe. She was a graduate of Valley Springs High School, Skyland, NC, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Skyland United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Alex, Mac and John Towe and sisters Mildred Cochrane, Ailene Mallory, Maxine Sizemore, Margaret Sparks and Louise Tomberlin.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, John William Cox, of the home; a daughter, Jenny Klein, of Asheville; a son, Tyler Cox, of Winston-Salem; a sister, Barbara Metcalf, of Brevard; a grandson, Nicholas Lindsay, of Raleigh; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A person of strong faith, Peggy greatly loved her family and took much delight in sharing their accomplishments and successes. Her husband, children and grandson were the most important people in her life. She was a positive support to all who knew her. She was a kind person, always putting others' needs above her own. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Progressive Education Program, 250A Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Jenny, Nick, Mr. Cox and Tyler–May peace be with you during this time of sorrow. Rejoice in that there is no more suffering for your mother. Always remember the brightest star in the sky is her looking after you. We love you.
I am saddened to hear of Mrs. Cox’s passing. I know that she meant a great deal to the family, and that Tyler (a dear friend of mine) will really miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of need. I’m always here if you need me. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Tena
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy & Mark Lanning
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family during this time of grief, our hearts greive with you & for you.May God Himself give you comfort through the Holy Spirit!
John 11:25&26
Jenny and family- I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that she is at peace and able to continue watching over you. You remain in my prayers and thoughts. Much love, Joe
My prayers are with you right now. God Bless you and your family.
My prayers are with you right now. God Bless you and your family.
My prayers are with you right now. God Bless you and your family.
My prayers are with you right now. God Bless you and your family.
I will always remember her easy and quick laugh. Rejoice in your many happy memories. We are now all a little closer to heaven!
Love to all of you,
Sue
Dear Jenny and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my Thoughts and Prayers. I just hope you can take some comfort in knowing that she is in the arms of Our Lord.
Sending You Love and Prayers,
Jennifer Pinkney
& Devon Vance
Jenny,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers now and always. Love you so much-
Please accept my sincere sympathy.. I have many fond memories of all of you.Tyler we worked on lots of project.I would like to talk with you. My cell phone is 274-8819..Love tall ERG
We are thinking and praying for your family. We love you. She is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Love, Gary Becky @ Erin
Surrett
John,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Lou
Jenny and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss. Debra and Nicole McElrath
John, Jenny, and Tyler, I was so sorry to hear the sad news. Your wife, and Mom was one of the kindest people I knew in my life growing up. We had a lot of good times at Skyland, and she is in so many of them. Love to you all and May God Bless and keep. Janice
Tyler and Family,
Words cannot fully comfort you at this time,but let your family and friends surround you with love. Let your mother and wife’s memory be the inner compass of your journey forward and the glue that keeps you together.
You all are in my prayers.
Mr.Cox and Family,
Peggy was a beautiful person inside and out. Our family was so blessed to have her for our neighbor. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Herman and Lynn Turk
DEAR FAMILY: EVEN THO I NEVER MET PEGGY, I UNDERSTAND SHE WAS PART OF MY FAMILY. WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES AND WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. I AM DONNIE TOWE, FRED TOWE’S SON. HIS FATHER WAS VERNON TOWE, WHO WAS CHARLES TOWE’S YOUNGER BROTHER. SO, I GUESS, CHARLES I, WAS HER GRANDFATHER. IT’S SAD THAT I NEVER GOT TO MEET ANY OF VERNON TOWE’S FAMILY. IF ANY OF THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME, HERE IS MY GMAIL ADDRESS. dtowe7@gmail.com. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. DON & ELVA TOWE
Peggy was a classmate of mine at Valley Springs High School. She was a great person. I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you at this time.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead.
Much love,
Kathy Wagstaff and Family