Ruth M. Cox's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Ruth Marian Cox, age 96 of Charleston, passed away while at her Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home Harmony Center residence on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, November 24, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring her life will be held at the funeral chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 with Pastor Curt Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to East Harrison Street Church of God or to a charity of the donor's preference. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Ruth was born on July 23, 1918 in Bushton, Illinois, a daughter of the late Walter B. and Bernice (Willingham) Stites. On July 7, 1943 she married Azro "Bud" Cox in Charleston and they shared nearly 49 years of marriage and friendship prior to his death on June 12, 1992. Ruth is survived by two loving and devoted children; her daughter, Linda Toothman and husband Mike and her son, Larry R. Cox and his wife Marcy, all of Charleston; two granddaughters, Angel Warman and husband Randy and Kelly Roberts, all of Charleston; four great-grandsons, Joshua Warman and wife Trisha, Blake Warman, Preston Storment and Dylan Roberts, all of Charleston; a step-grandson, Randy Toothman of Charleston; and several step-great-grandchildren and their families including Morgan Roberts and Cody Toothman who live in Charleston. In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Flenner; two brothers, Jesse and Phillip Stites; and a grandson-in-law, Mike Roberts. Ruth worked at the Alexander's Department Store on the Charleston Square and later was the bookkeeper for Andrews Lumber Company in Charleston for many years. She attended the East Harrison Street Church of God, was a charter member of the Women of the Moose Charleston Chapter #1175, and was a member of the Charleston VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth enjoyed needlework such as crocheting and counted cross stitch. Her lovingly stitched creations were often presents for those she held dear. Ruth was also proud of her beautiful hibiscus flowers, liked African violets, watching the hummingbirds and going out to eat with friends. Ruth was the best at making her family feel loved and special. She looked forward to hosting family dinners where she often served her delicious fried chicken or homemade noodles. Her door was always open for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she cherished their many visits which might include watching TV together, playing games or sharing a meal. She made certain her family knew how special they were and that she loved and treasured each and every one. Ruth Cox was the matriarch of a family who dearly loved and cared for her - they will miss her presence but will never forget the countless ways in which she enhanced their lives as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.Click to view Ruth's memorial video.
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