Kelly Jean Cox, 36, of 612 Valley Dr. Eden, N.C. passed away Friday June 17, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical in Winston Salem, N.C. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street where she was a long standing member and shared her beautiful voice. Burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery. Kelly was born October 23, 1974 to Lawrence Weldon and Peggy Hogan Cox. Kelly had earned a BS in Business Administration at UNCG in 1997, as well as a BA in Classical Studies in 2002 and later a MA in Latin in 2004 from the University of Maryland. She was employed at Northern Middle School in Guildford County as a Latin teacher for the past 4 years. She served as a Grant Review for N.C. in dropout prevention 2010 - 2011. She was member of the American Classical League and the Classical Association of the Midwest and South,and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Weldon Cox. Visitation will be Sunday evening 6 - 8 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood St., Eden, N.C. 27288 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Kelly. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat,Steve and family
Steve Routh
......my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry.
ann latham
Peggy, I am truly sorry to hear about Kelly.My heart truly goes out to you and your family. God Bless you and give you the strenght to get through this.You taught all 3 of my children.Praying for you.Diane Haynes
Diane R. Haynes
Dear Peggy, Words can not tell you how sorry Gordon and I are for you. I can only imagine how hard it must be at this time. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Sincerely, Pam and Gordon
Pam and Gordon Drews
I am so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her at Mendenhall. She was such a kind, caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Melanie Wright
I am so sorry to hear about Kelly passing. She was so nice to everyone. She was so giving and really cared about her students and her co-workers. We will miss her at our school Northern Middle.
Mrs. Claudja Dwight
I meet Kelly once with her friend Allion. Kelly shared wiht me some wonderful educational curriculum in Mythology. I enjoyed her company and willingness to share her knowledge. She will be missed by those lives she touched.
Sally Challender
Peggy: We were so sorry to hear of Kelly's illness and ultimate loss. Our loss is Heaven's gain!! I always loved to see that glowing smile as she came into the choir room getting ready for services. She had a beautiful voice and every time she stood to sing, I knew we'd be blessed. May God hold you in His loving arms until you have a great day of reunion with Kelly and Weldon. God bless you. Our love and prayers.
Debbie and Myron Horton
Ms. Cox was my Latin teacher for 2 years at Northern. I knew she wasn't feeling well the last few weeks of school. I'm so sorry! Her family is in my prayers.
Carson Kilpatrick
Peggy, I am so very sorry to learn of Kelly's illness and passing. Please know you have our deepest sympathy, love and support. Our prayers are with you.
Gaylene Hancock Piper
Both our my children, Kate and Eli, were so fortunate to have had Kelly at Northern. A tribute to her popularity and leadership is how many of her students took Latin 1 and CHOSE to take Latin 2. She was loved and respected. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Jimmy Gravitt
I was so sorry to hear of Kelly's illness and passing. I will always remember her fun loving personality and how much she loved to sing. Praying for God's peace and grace for you during this difficult time.
Sarah Hamilton Stewart
Ms. Cox was my Latin teacher at Northern Middle School for only one year. I was looking forward to having her as my Latin teacher next year, too. I will miss her so much because she was such a great Latin teacher. I learned so much from her class. I loved her! She will truly be missed. Her family is in my prayers.
Bethany Bluitt
Peggy, You are in my thought's and prayers.
Sibyl Carter
Dear family, of Mrs. Kelly Jean Cox Sorry in the passing of kelly, she was a very special person, to everyone who ever met her. I remember her at first baptist church in the youth group, i also remember seeing her here in eden, she smiled and waved at me. Peggy it was so good to see you. I wish that things like this would never happen to anybody. May god be with you in this difficult time. Jeffrey Rakestraw
Jeffrey Rakestraw
Peggy, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you especially close as you face the days ahead. Kelly was such a lovely, young woman. She was taught well. Karen Hodges Yeattes
Karen Hodges Yeattes
Peggy, I am so sorry about Kelly. My heart breaks for you at this time. She was so young and had so much to offer her students and her friends. I have thought all day long about what a great Father's Day Weldon is celebrating. Finally holding his precious Kelly in his arms again. What a beautiful Father/Daughter reunion I am sure it was. May you feel God's love and grace for you during this time. Love you much. Debby
Debby Howard
Peggy, my heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry about you losing your beautiful Kelly. I loved hearing her sing and loved seeing her "tip toe" into the choir room on Sunday, always smiling too. I will continue to keep you in my prayers in the days and weeks to come.
Barbara Smith
Peggy, we hold you in our prayers. We can only imagine the pain and loss you must be feeling as a parent. Know God is with you every step of the way and has promised to give you peace.
Wayne and Liz Parleir
I taught with Kelly at Mendenhall Middle School and was shocked at the news. I am so sorry for your loss! This is a tragic story and she will be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michaela Hafley
Peggy, Someone said that "Family" is defined by the people in your life who want you in theirs... not just by blood relatives. You have a large family of fellow believers at First Baptist Church. Lura
Lura Southard
Peggy, My heart breaks for you. I know there is nothing I can say that can ease your pain. The earhly word has lost a beautiful light, but now she shines in heaven. Please take peace in knowing you will see her again.
Sharon Tongbua
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Misty Cox
I am so sorry to hear about Kelly. I remember Kelly from high school and always enjoyed being around her. I hope you will find comfort in that she is now with her daddy watching over all of you and that she is no longer in pain.
Riley Dudley (previously Moore)
Dear Peggy, It is with deep sorrow that we have heard of Kelly's death. Please accept condolences from our family. We hope that you find courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss. I remember Kelly from band and flag team especially. She always smiled and obviously dearly loved music. I have heard from Alice Brown about what a lovely voice she had and with what joy she sang in your church choir. I have read with pride comments from some of her Latin students. I always shared love of the Greek and Roman myths with her, and we used to talk at school sometimes about stories we loved since the walls of my classroom were decorated with mythology posters. God bless you, my sweet friend, in this awful time of personal sorrow. I am so very sorry. There is no measure for your personal loss, I know, but I hope you will lean on your church family for strength in this time of emotional and spiritual need. Love to you from John and Amy, too.
Fern Ragan
PEGGY, NO WORDS CAN TELL YOU HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS.PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS AND KEEP YOU UNTIL YOU SEE KELLY AND WELDON AGAIN PAM
pam scott
DEAR PEGGY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF KELLY'S PASSING. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOOD KEEP YOU UNDER HIS WING. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
ELLEN AND CHARLES MARLOWE
Ms. Cox is my fravorite teacher. She was always there when I needed help with latin or just when I needed to talk to some one. I love and miss her. She has earned herself a wonderful place in heaven, and i look forward to seeing her again someday. I miss you, Ms.Cox -KATE
Kate
Dear Mrs Cox, I am so sorry to hear about Kelly's passing. She was such a wonderful person. She was the first person I meet when I joined Rainbows and she always made me feel loved and welcome. She was truely a beautiful person and I feel privilaged to have known her and called her a friend. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Renee Marlowe Richards
Renee Marlowe Richards
Mrs. Cox, I am so sorry to hear about Kelly's passing! I have nothing but fond memories of Kelly. She was such a beautiful person! I know that she will be missed terribly! Praying that you find comfort during this time!
Elizabeth Thompson Brooks
Peggy, I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time. You're in my prayers. Miss you!
Jill Mabe
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear the news about Kelly. She was a very good friend to me in high school, and I have many fond memories of us on Flag Team together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Jackson Reese
I too, am so very sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. May God give you strength to get through this extremely difficult time. You're in my prayers !
Phyllis Brown
Mrs. Cox, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your beautiful daughter. Just reading her condolences says enough about what kind of person she was. Our loss is certainly heavens gain! I can't even imagine the pain you are feeling due to the loss of such a wonderful person. May the memories of your precious daughter help to ease the pain. May God give you the strength you need from day to day. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and prayers,
Tammy Cheek Jeffries
Kelly and I went to school together. She was a sweet person. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Look to God and he will see you through.
Mandy Holt Roberts
Mrs.Cox,I'm so sorry to hear about Kelly.But know that you are in all of our prayers and God is there to help you through this difficult time.Please let me know if I can do anything for you.Love ya Robin
robin foley
Dear Kelly's family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Kelly was my student teacher in Latin several years ago at Northwest Guilford High School, and we continued to see each other at various meetings and kept in touch. I remember Kelly as always cheerful and upbeat. When the McDonalds on her way to NW opened up a McCafe, she was positively ebullient, making me laugh. In fact she often made me laugh, whether in class (keeping her cool with difficult students) or making lesson plans together, or attending various JCL meetings. She was just naturally a happy person, and the world could use more like her with her positive outlook. Requiescat in pace. Sarah Wright
Sarah Wright
Dear Peggy, I am so sorry for your lost. May the peace of God help you through this trying time.My heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Shirley Crisp
I‚Äö?Ñ?¥m so sorry to hear about Kelly. She was a Classical Studies student of mine years ago at UNCG. I loved having her in my classes. She was always such fun and worked so hard - a truly lovely person with a great laugh. She will certainly be missed by many.
Kathryn Williams
My son, Joshua Pike, was a student of Ms. Cox and he loved her Latin Class. He wanted to take it in seventh grade next year so he could have Ms. Cox again. We are so sorry for your loss. Her energy and enthusiasm really appealed to my quiet son. God Bless You and Ms. Cox. We will miss her. She has left an imprint on Josh's life and we will be forever grateful. Sincerely, Susan Pike
susan pike
Mrs. Cox, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kelly's death. My son, Connor, just completed 6th grade at Northern and was in her Latin class the first semester. He had a bit of a difficult transition into middle school and often said that Latin was the "only bright spot" of his school day. Because of Kelly, he had registered for Latin again next year in 7th grade and was looking so forward to having her as his teacher again. What a blessing she was to have touched the lives of so many students. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Peace, Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson
Peggy, Joanne and I were shocked to hear of Kelly's passing. We have been on vacation for ten days and found this upon reading the past newspapers when we returned yesterday. We are so sorry and you have our sincere prayers and condolences. Bill Knight Stoneville
Bill Knight
Ms. Cox I am so saddened to hear of Kelly passing. I taught with Kelly at Northern and we sometimes plodded through Zumba Tapes together. She was a true spirited young woman who will be greatly missed! I was out of town last week and am sorry that I couldn't attend the services. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Your daughter was a wonderful teacher and a positive influence on so many! Terri Feil
Terri Feil
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