- Date Of Birth: August 15, 1943
- Date Of Death: April 22, 2020
- State: Florida
Margaret Rose Cox, 76, of Tallahassee, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Melbourne, Florida, while surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late Lee and Hess Thomas Stokely, she was born in Brownsville, Tennessee on August 15, 1943.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joe Earl Cox; and a brother, Joe Stokely. She was a retired Human Resources Manager at Economic Research Services, Inc. A faithful member at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved playing cards, being involved in various women’s groups and Bible study.
Survivors include her children, Carrie Grantham (husband, Jeff) and Cathy Gwartney (husband, Scott); grandchildren, Jeffrey Grantham, Jr., Seth Grantham, Christy Gwartney Candelario (husband, James), Casey Gwartney Grambusch (husband, Nolan) and Chandler Gwartney; brother, Bobby Stokely (wife, Mary Helen); and sister-in-law, Sue Stokely. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
