Dores Cox's Obituary
Dores B. Cox, 86, of Decatur passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 in Heartland Health Care of Decatur.
Dores was born on January 3, 1927 in Decatur, IL the daughter of David and Gertrude (Redburn) Boyd. She married William “Bill” Cox on November 12, 1948 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2000.
Surviving are her son, Bruce Cox (Diana) of Oakley; daughters, Carolee Burge (Tom) of Lincoln; Dores Agee (Ron) of Maroa; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her friends and family at Spring Creek Tower.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, James Adrian Cox and Steven Cox; and one grandson.
The family would like to thank Chaplain Mary Handley for all her care to Dores.
Funeral Liturgey will be 11 AM Friday, November 29, 2013 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. John Burnette and Chaplain Mary Handley officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
The family of Dores B. Cox is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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