Phyllis Marie Cox
May 28, 1948 ~ November 9, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Phyllis Marie Cox, 62, of Lynn Cove Rd., Asheville, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, due to injuries sustained in a work related accident. Mrs. Cox worked with the American Red Cross with Blood Services.
A native of Elizabethton, TN, Mrs. Cox was a daughter of the late Paul Stout and Mary Rose Richardson, and stepdaughter of the late Clyde Richardson.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Cox; sons, David Cox and wife Carrie, of Leland NC, and Michael Cox, of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Christopher, and Sarah; and cousins, Helen Ruth Taylor, Joe Dugger, and Linda Presnell.
A funeral service for Mrs. Cox will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave in Asheville, NC. with the Rev. Steve Burleson officiating. Entombment will follow at the Happy Valley Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m., in Elizabethton, TN.
Her family will receive friends for an informal gathering from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
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Always remember her as ‘her way or the highway’. I think she retired a long time ago in her mind. I just wish she had done it on paper.You and your personality will be missed!
My prayers are with you family at this time. I enjoyed working with Phyllis when I got the chance to, She reminded me so much of my own Mama, beautiful,loving, sweet and a sense of humor that was so funny. Phyllis would make a room stand still just walking into it. God bless you all and I pray God gives you all the grace sufficient enough to go thru these next weeks to follow.
To the Cox family,
Although I didn’t work directly with Phyllis I will always remember her kindness to me and her willingness to help wherever she was needed. I know she was well respected and loved at ARC and she will be sorely missed. She was one of the best we had. She always thought of and supported her staff. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Debbie Farmer
American Red Cross
Apheresis Dept.
It was an honor to meet her at Bald Head. I know you will always carry her memory in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was/am impressed and influenced by Phyllis’s competence, confidence, and generosity. I am better for knowing her. I thank her for that.
The world has lost an amazing lady
that extended her love,kindness and friendship to everyone she came in contact with. I will miss her so very much, as will many others.
My heart and prayers are with her family.
I will miss working with Phyllis.I always enjoyed watching what she would bring to the Staff Meetings for her team.She was always caring for others.You will be truly missed at the Redcross.
God Bless
April Jaynes
American Red Cross
To the Cox Family: Phyllis was a kind and loving person. I enjoyed working with her during my time at the American Red Cross. She was a great friend and will be missed!! May God Bless you through this difficult time.
Gary — I’m not sure that I ever knew your wife, but I do remember you from our Science Hill High School days. You probably remember me as the drummer. I now am a Music Minister and a Christian counselor. It’s always hard to lose a wife, but especially so in such a sudden way. My wife & I will be praying for you during this time and the days to come. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. God bless! — Bobby Joe ‘B.J.’ Tipton
Chris we know that you moved here to be more a part of your Grandmother and Grandfather’s lives. You’re a really great youngman and we’re lucky to have you part of us. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary;
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Calvin Click
David, I’m sorry to hear about your mother passing. If there is anything you need from Beth & I please give me a call.
Gary
I want to extend to you, Mike, David, and the rest of your family my deepest sympathy in the loss of Phyllis. May God give you all His grace, comfort, and strength as you experience this sad time.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Cox & Red Cross family.
Phyllis – You will be missed!
David and family, I send my condolences to you and your family.
To the Cox Family:
Thank you for sharing Phyllis with us. She touched us all. May God bless you always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with David and his family at this time of the celebration of his mother’s life. A mother is such a special person in relation to the family unit and I know that she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Our deepest sympathies.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
David, My condolences to you and your family. Your in our prayers.
David,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of you mother. Laurie and I will be keeping you and your family lifted up in Prayer. Please feel free to call on me, if I can assist you or your family.
In His Love,
My deepest sympathies are extended to your family. Phyllis was generous, funny, smart, loving, and full of life. We’ll hold onto her in our hearts and remember her as we continue our work at the American Red Corss.
Dear Gary, David Michael and Family, and the dogs:
A few weeks before Phyllis’ tragic accident, I was searching through the remains of my Red Cross things (I’m retired)and discovered an unopened card with Phyllis’ distinctive handwriting on the envelope. On the card was the most sincere and genuine goodbye note from her. Phyllis and I often worked hand-in-glove at ARC. She was a generous and loyal supporter of her team mates and staff. Her generosity will take her spirit to where it will be most valued. Gary we are comrades in loss. Blessings and Condolences.
Philip & Judith Toy
Gary, David and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sure Phyllis will be greatly missed…she was surely a fine woman. May God truly comfort you during this time as only He can. Our prayers are with you.
Dear David and family,
I wish to send my sincere condolences. Your mother was so young and beautiful. It is such a loss. I pray that God gives you strength and that you remember all the great memories of your mother.