Almarene Edwards Cox

Mrs. Almarene Edwards Cox, age 87, of Jacksonville, Ark., formerly of Hope, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 in Jacksonville surrounded by her family. She was born in Columbus, Ark. on July 6, 1926 to Claude and Lillian Faulkner Edwards. Mrs. Cox was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. She was a long-time office manager at Stephens Grocer Co., a member of the Eastern Star, and the Business & Professional Women's Association. She loved gardening, cooking, being a homemaker, and spending time with her family. She was a dedicated pastor's wife. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bro. Charles Merlin Cox; and daughter, Duwana Gail Cox; brothers, Orie, Lehman, Doyle, Lloyd, and Wilton Edwards; and sister, Virgie Hatfield. Survivors include: one son, Charles Steven Cox, (Kathy) of Dumas, Texas; three daughters, Myrle Cox Swope, (Jerry) of Cabot, Sharon Cox of Sherwood, Anna Cox May, (John) of Sherwood; seven grandchildren, Julie (Miles) Keeney, April (Chad) Tefteller, Justin (Amanda) Swope, Angela (John David) Wilson, Adam May, Kyle (Kim) Cox, Dallas Cox; nine great-grandchildren, Garrett, Jack, Grace, Hannah, Cameron, Trace, Tyson, Lydia, and Sawyer; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ralph and Elva Pay. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at 11 o'clock with visitation an hour prior to the service at Unity Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Bro. Glen Tropp and Bro. Jim Ward will officiate the service. A visitation will also be held at North Hills Baptist Church, 9618 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Ark., Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in the evening from 5-7 p.m. Memorials can be made in her memory to Unity Baptist Church or North Hills Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Brazzel The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.