Barbara Ann Cox

August 29, 1939 - August 23, 2019

Barbara Ann Cox returned to her heavenly home on August 23, 2019. She was born in Washington D.C. on August 29, 1939 to Joshua F. and Louise G. Thompson. Her childhood was spent in Washington D.C. On June 15, 1957, she married Rush M. Cox. Their early married life was spent in Clinton, MD. Barbara was an exceptional woman. She was a loving, attentive wife and mother and a career woman, as a legal secretary and Controller for a large law firm. Rush and Barbara moved to Kent Island, MD in 1976. They moved to Florida in 1999 to escape the cold winters and enjoy the company of many friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Rush Cox Sr., daughter and best friend, Cathy Edwards, devoted son, Rush (Buddy) Cox Jr. and daughter-in-law, Mary. She is also survived by grandchildren, David Cox (DeNeah), Laura Butler (Bryon), Christopher Cox (Heather), Justin Edwards, Ben Edwards and Alayna Nelson (Nick) and 7 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her brother, Ed Thompson, sisters-in-law, Louise Ash and Katherine Cornwell (Ricky), brother-in-law, George Simirtzakis and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Barbara was a very compassionate woman with a strong faith and trust in God. She loved her family deeply. Barbara enjoyed many activities, including crochet, bingo, cards, Candy Crush and her “stories”. She was an active member of Gulf Cove United Methodist Church. She faithfully attended Crafty Ladies, Friend to Friend, the prayer team and helped serve the Sunday Coffee Social for the past 17 years. We will miss receiving her personalized greeting cards. We fondly remember her willingness to serve others and gentle, caring demeanor. Barbara’s life celebration and internment will be private. The grieving family appreciates the prayers and kind expressions of sympathy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to www.theLAMFoundation.org