Wilma Mary Cox
Wilma Mary Cox, age 96 of Brazil, IN died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, IN.
She was born January 30, 1914 in Clay City, IN as the daughter of Levi and Nancy Duncan Sinders. She graduated from Clay City High School. She married Elmer S. Cox December 25, 1935. She was owner and operator of her own shoe store until her retirement. She was a member of the Brazil First Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer S. Cox; brothers, Clifford, Herman, Gilbert, Elmer, Clee, Ray, James, and Earl Sinders; and sisters, Ethel Craig, Hazel Lowe, and Edith Miller.
She is survived by one son, Cerdric Cox (Jane) of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Angela Pogue (Michael) of Indianapolis and Brian C. Cox of South Palm Beach, FL; great grandchildren, Nicholas Nolting, Natalie Nolting, Cassidy Pogue, Evan Pogue, Victoria Cox, and Alex Cox; and other extended family.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, July 22nd at Moore Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Brazil. Visit www.moorefuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the family or for more information.
She was one of the warmest and gentlest spirits I have ever known. Everything you could want in a Grandma. Although I have not seen her in several years and I regret not making more of an effort to visit her. Her passing leaves a hole in my heart that I will never be able to fill. Every Christmas she made me a large can of fudge. I would brag about it to everyone I know and wait with great anticipation for the next Christmas. I reluctantly shared the fudge with family and friends because I wanted it to last forever. I have never found any fudge that compared to hers and have searched high and low. Maybe that is because she made it just for me and the recipe was filled with love. I love and miss you Grandma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am Wilma’s youngest grandchild. In the past 25 +years I became very close to my Grandma and couldn’t wait to visit her . My 4 children loved her dearly and so enjoyed the walks and sitting out on the porch often during the summer and coming on the 4th of July to visit .. Grandma loved KFC for lunch on Sundays with my family. Grandma loved her dogs and it showed in pounds.. They were all chubby. Each year my children would make Christmas items for her tree and she so loved those moments. It was always a joy to pick her up every Thanksgiving and Every Christmas to come celebrate at our home for the Holidays. Even though she wouldn’t stay the night it was well worth the effort to bring her to Indy. She would always say that she just could not be away from her sally, then mei, mei and then came along Ginger… She loved those dogs… When I brought Ginger to her she could not choose a name. One morning, about 3 days after I gave her Ginger Grandma called and said..” I woke up at 3am and sat straight up and said .. I think I will name her Ginger” When Dad became ill the kids and I would bring Dad to visit Grandma every week during the summer so they could spend time to chat with each other. You never herd Grandma complain about anything , it was that she was always alright and smiled.. More concerned about others. I will never forget the day she was brought into ST. V’s Hospice. I was with her along with my children and Husband Mike, She wanted to talk to Dad,, I called and held the phone up to Grandmas ear.. The first question she asked her son was if he was ok.. That brought tears to my eyes, while she was so ill she was still more concerned about others rather than herself. That is the true spirit of God within her and a true gift to everyone that met her. She was so very blessed to have Dean Sinders , her nephew helping to make it possible for her to remain in her home these past 5 years by checking on her daily, helping with the groceries and medications and just loving her . Every night before she went to bed she called Dean to let him know she was ok. Dean would try to go and see her and check on her every day and also driving her to her Dr. Appt. When Grandma could no longer see very well Dean helped with writing out things that needed to be done. Because of you and your kindness and great love, she was able to remain in the home she loved for many more years. You will never know how much your love and kindness means to my family. When Grandma became ill I would of not been able to do half of what needed to be done if it were not for the kindness and support of Leo and Pat French.. Taking care of her yard, fixing the roof and even planting flowers in her flowerpots, moving things to storage and even a garage sale. You are very two amazing and kind people and I love you for all you have given without asking for anything in return. All of the kindness the family and friends has shown during these past several months has been so amazing that words can not express how much is has meant to me. Grandma will be missed deeply and for many years to come we will not forget her kind heart and smile.. The person is judged by the company they hold. You could not hold greater company than Grandma.. I will forever save the voice mails I have from her saying “This is your Grandma Calling” God Bless all of you.. Angie Cox (Pogue)
A lovely woman! I will miss your stories and advice. We have lost a very dear friend.
i love u great grandma cox!
even though your werent my real grandmother youo sure included me and keirsten alot.
well atleast i kno that u are in heaven now grandma!
and watching over me as my gaudian angel!
with huggs and kisses
love jenny puckett.
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Wilma was a person that I was honored to have known. She made me and my children feel like we were truly part of the Cox family. I remember spending holidays with her and feeling the love that she shared during those times and throug out the time I had gotten to spend wih her. She was a very gentle lady whose heart was warm and accepting of all she met. She will be missed dearly by all and as stated by my daaughter she will be watching over us from heaven. She will remain in my heart always with much love and always be remembered Grandma Cox to me.I will miss you dearly. Tina L. Cox
Mrs. Cox was a very nice person that always had something to say. My mom and I use to deliver her newspaper and we would always talk when she was outside with her dog Mimi. She was an awesome lady and will be greatly missed. To her family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Cedric and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother—-a real lady, in every sense of the word. I got to know her very well, when I worked in Indianapolis (1958-59) and was one of the riders with your dad. Every day was a real hoot!! What humor he had. That Christmas, your parents had a holiday party, for our group. What a lovely time we had. Then my first cousin (Wilma Ratcliff) lived next/benind their home and she often would tell me had spoken to her.
I see that you have a lovely family. I married/divorced, but we had two daughters and now 6 grandchildren (4 girls and 2 boys). They all reside in Cincinnati.
I graduated from Indiana Central College, master’s from Xavier University and art certification from Florida International U.
I went into threatre from professional to high school. Received many awards/achievements and the list is endless. I suppose you pursued you music career. I also went into floral work and became a member of the America Institute of Floral Designers.
Now that I have reached 74, retired, have had three major back surgeries, total left knee replacement, two strokes, a quadruble heart by pass and yet I am still breathing. Not permitted to drive (poor vision). Excuse any spelling errors, etc.
Would love to hear from you and your accomplishments.
Joe H> Boyd
floraljhb@yahoo.com
( I am hoping I am not late in sending this lengthy note.)