Sally Cox

Irene Virginia "Sally" Cox, age 96, formerly of Mound City, Kansas passed away Friday, Dec 27, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1928 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the daughter of Cecil and Lela McCay Purviance. Sally was united in marriage to J.D. Cox on April 29, 1944. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was employed at Sunflower 8, Braemoors, and Linn County Nutrition. Sally was a very loving soul and a woman of great faith. She opened her home to anyone in need and loved them unconditionally. Sally was an avid card player who loved playing pitch and spades with her family and friends. Today the world lost a beautiful kind soul and heaven gained another angel to watch over us.  She loved the lord and was a member of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church. Sally was preceded in death by a son, Randy Cox, a daughter, Connie Perry, and two grandchildren, Bryan, and Jay. Sally is survived by a son, Gary Cox, and three grandchildren, Brandy, Jimmy and Joey, and several great grandchildren. Poppy, great grandma loves you!

Graveside funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Trading Post Cemetery.  Friends and family will gather prior at 10 am Thursday, January 2 at the Schneider Funeral Home Mound City Chapel until departure for the cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to the church of your choice.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.