Nov. 24, 1918 - Dec. 28, 2016
Viola Frances Cox left her earthly tent and moved into her heavenly mansion on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Catherine Center where she had been a resident for almost five years. A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 31, at Waco Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Cary Killough, pastor of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Viola was born November 24, 1918, In Mullin, TX, to Charlie and Lorena Tally. She attended school at Morris Ranch near Fredericksburg before they moved to Brady, TX, where she married Oral Fenis Cox on May 1, 1937. After his return from overseas in WWII, they lived in several Texas towns – Big Spring, Monahans, Valley Mills – and finally, Waco.
Viola was a wonderful cook and you got the dessert of your choice on your birthday. Her specialty was coconut cake, Pop's "weekly" favorite, and there was always one on hand when you went to visit. She loved crafts – crocheting, plastic canvas, and sewing- and samples of her handiwork graced not only the homes of her family, but many of her friends, as well. She worked in the weekly childcare nurseries at Grace Temple Baptist Church and Calvary Assembly of God. NOBODY loved babies better than "Grandma" Cox.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, on June 2, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Viola is survived by her three children; son, Home Dale Cox and wife, Margie; daughter, Jana Nadene Thompson and husband, Richard; son, Charles Randall "Randy" Cox, and wife, Nancy; her grandchildren, Jordan Cox and wife, Kristy, Charles Cox and wife, D'Aun, Jennifer Bakouris and husband, George, Ashley Canuteson and husband, Wade, and Justin Cox; great-grandchildren, Jordan Lee, Ryley, Easton, Payton, Taylor, Cordale, Zane and Zoey; great-great-granddaughter, Anthea; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kelly, Jenny, Ryan, and Erin; step-great-grandchildren, Grace Ann, Caleb and Calvin; a special "namesake" niece, Linda Viola Johnson and husband Johnny, and her family; brother, Weldon Talley and wife Opal, of Brady, Texas; sister-in-laws, Dorothy and Jean Tally; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Online guestbook www.pecangrovefuneral.com.
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An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
They started out as baby wings
Not too much to carry as she plodded along
Everyday her wings grew
Broader, stronger, breathtaking
Just like her heart
With these wings she provided a cloak of protection and warmth and love
To all she came into contact with
But as a grandchild of this beautiful Angel she provided so much more
As her wings grew stronger and more beautiful with time
She almost glowed
If you ever saw this Angel
You would have noticed a hump just between her shoulder blades
That's from carrying the most precious gift our Lord can bestow upon us
Spread those wings and soar now Angel watching from above
And know how honored we all are to have been blessed by your gift
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
Love you more than a giggle my Grandma
- Jennifer
Viola Frances Cox left her earthly tent and moved into her heavenly mansion on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Catherine Center where she had been a resident for almost five years. A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 31, at Waco Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Cary Killough, pastor of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Viola was born November 24, 1918, In Mullin, TX, to Charlie and Lorena Tally. She attended school at Morris Ranch near Fredericksburg before they moved to Brady, TX, where she married Oral Fenis Cox on May 1, 1937. After his return from overseas in WWII, they lived in several Texas towns – Big Spring, Monahans, Valley Mills – and finally, Waco.
Viola was a wonderful cook and you got the dessert of your choice on your birthday. Her specialty was coconut cake, Pop's "weekly" favorite, and there was always one on hand when you went to visit. She loved crafts – crocheting, plastic canvas, and sewing- and samples of her handiwork graced not only the homes of her family, but many of her friends, as well. She worked in the weekly childcare nurseries at Grace Temple Baptist Church and Calvary Assembly of God. NOBODY loved babies better than "Grandma" Cox.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, on June 2, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Viola is survived by her three children; son, Home Dale Cox and wife, Margie; daughter, Jana Nadene Thompson and husband, Richard; son, Charles Randall "Randy" Cox, and wife, Nancy; her grandchildren, Jordan Cox and wife, Kristy, Charles Cox and wife, D'Aun, Jennifer Bakouris and husband, George, Ashley Canuteson and husband, Wade, and Justin Cox; great-grandchildren, Jordan Lee, Ryley, Easton, Payton, Taylor, Cordale, Zane and Zoey; great-great-granddaughter, Anthea; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kelly, Jenny, Ryan, and Erin; step-great-grandchildren, Grace Ann, Caleb and Calvin; a special "namesake" niece, Linda Viola Johnson and husband Johnny, and her family; brother, Weldon Talley and wife Opal, of Brady, Texas; sister-in-laws, Dorothy and Jean Tally; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Online guestbook www.pecangrovefuneral.com.
Photo Gallery
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
They started out as baby wings
Not too much to carry as she plodded along
Everyday her wings grew
Broader, stronger, breathtaking
Just like her heart
With these wings she provided a cloak of protection and warmth and love
To all she came into contact with
But as a grandchild of this beautiful Angel she provided so much more
As her wings grew stronger and more beautiful with time
She almost glowed
If you ever saw this Angel
You would have noticed a hump just between her shoulder blades
That's from carrying the most precious gift our Lord can bestow upon us
Spread those wings and soar now Angel watching from above
And know how honored we all are to have been blessed by your gift
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
Love you more than a giggle my Grandma
- Jennifer
Nov. 24, 1918 - Dec. 28, 2016
Viola Frances Cox left her earthly tent and moved into her heavenly mansion on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Catherine Center where she had been a resident for almost five years. A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 31, at Waco Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Cary Killough, pastor of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Viola was born November 24, 1918, In Mullin, TX, to Charlie and Lorena Tally. She attended school at Morris Ranch near Fredericksburg before they moved to Brady, TX, where she married Oral Fenis Cox on May 1, 1937. After his return from overseas in WWII, they lived in several Texas towns – Big Spring, Monahans, Valley Mills – and finally, Waco.
Viola was a wonderful cook and you got the dessert of your choice on your birthday. Her specialty was coconut cake, Pop's "weekly" favorite, and there was always one on hand when you went to visit. She loved crafts – crocheting, plastic canvas, and sewing- and samples of her handiwork graced not only the homes of her family, but many of her friends, as well. She worked in the weekly childcare nurseries at Grace Temple Baptist Church and Calvary Assembly of God. NOBODY loved babies better than "Grandma" Cox.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, on June 2, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Viola is survived by her three children; son, Home Dale Cox and wife, Margie; daughter, Jana Nadene Thompson and husband, Richard; son, Charles Randall "Randy" Cox, and wife, Nancy; her grandchildren, Jordan Cox and wife, Kristy, Charles Cox and wife, D'Aun, Jennifer Bakouris and husband, George, Ashley Canuteson and husband, Wade, and Justin Cox; great-grandchildren, Jordan Lee, Ryley, Easton, Payton, Taylor, Cordale, Zane and Zoey; great-great-granddaughter, Anthea; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kelly, Jenny, Ryan, and Erin; step-great-grandchildren, Grace Ann, Caleb and Calvin; a special "namesake" niece, Linda Viola Johnson and husband Johnny, and her family; brother, Weldon Talley and wife Opal, of Brady, Texas; sister-in-laws, Dorothy and Jean Tally; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Online guestbook www.pecangrovefuneral.com.
Photo Gallery
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
They started out as baby wings
Not too much to carry as she plodded along
Everyday her wings grew
Broader, stronger, breathtaking
Just like her heart
With these wings she provided a cloak of protection and warmth and love
To all she came into contact with
But as a grandchild of this beautiful Angel she provided so much more
As her wings grew stronger and more beautiful with time
She almost glowed
If you ever saw this Angel
You would have noticed a hump just between her shoulder blades
That's from carrying the most precious gift our Lord can bestow upon us
Spread those wings and soar now Angel watching from above
And know how honored we all are to have been blessed by your gift
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
Love you more than a giggle my Grandma
- Jennifer
Viola Frances Cox left her earthly tent and moved into her heavenly mansion on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Catherine Center where she had been a resident for almost five years. A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 30, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 31, at Waco Memorial Park, officiated by Dr. Cary Killough, pastor of Meadowbrook Baptist Church.
Viola was born November 24, 1918, In Mullin, TX, to Charlie and Lorena Tally. She attended school at Morris Ranch near Fredericksburg before they moved to Brady, TX, where she married Oral Fenis Cox on May 1, 1937. After his return from overseas in WWII, they lived in several Texas towns – Big Spring, Monahans, Valley Mills – and finally, Waco.
Viola was a wonderful cook and you got the dessert of your choice on your birthday. Her specialty was coconut cake, Pop's "weekly" favorite, and there was always one on hand when you went to visit. She loved crafts – crocheting, plastic canvas, and sewing- and samples of her handiwork graced not only the homes of her family, but many of her friends, as well. She worked in the weekly childcare nurseries at Grace Temple Baptist Church and Calvary Assembly of God. NOBODY loved babies better than "Grandma" Cox.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, on June 2, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Viola is survived by her three children; son, Home Dale Cox and wife, Margie; daughter, Jana Nadene Thompson and husband, Richard; son, Charles Randall "Randy" Cox, and wife, Nancy; her grandchildren, Jordan Cox and wife, Kristy, Charles Cox and wife, D'Aun, Jennifer Bakouris and husband, George, Ashley Canuteson and husband, Wade, and Justin Cox; great-grandchildren, Jordan Lee, Ryley, Easton, Payton, Taylor, Cordale, Zane and Zoey; great-great-granddaughter, Anthea; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kelly, Jenny, Ryan, and Erin; step-great-grandchildren, Grace Ann, Caleb and Calvin; a special "namesake" niece, Linda Viola Johnson and husband Johnny, and her family; brother, Weldon Talley and wife Opal, of Brady, Texas; sister-in-laws, Dorothy and Jean Tally; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Online guestbook www.pecangrovefuneral.com.
Photo Gallery
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
They started out as baby wings
Not too much to carry as she plodded along
Everyday her wings grew
Broader, stronger, breathtaking
Just like her heart
With these wings she provided a cloak of protection and warmth and love
To all she came into contact with
But as a grandchild of this beautiful Angel she provided so much more
As her wings grew stronger and more beautiful with time
She almost glowed
If you ever saw this Angel
You would have noticed a hump just between her shoulder blades
That's from carrying the most precious gift our Lord can bestow upon us
Spread those wings and soar now Angel watching from above
And know how honored we all are to have been blessed by your gift
An Angel gained her wings today
Or so that's what they say
I believe she was born with wings
That grew broader Day by Day
Love you more than a giggle my Grandma
- Jennifer
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