Hazel L. (Hart) Cox

Hazel L. (Hart) Cox, 93, of Ash Grove, passed away, on Monday, May 13, 2019.
Cox, the daughter of Ora H. and Edna Marie (Mason) Hart, was born in Lawrence County, on June 21, 1925. On Aug. 29, 1943, Hazel and Earnie H. Cox were united
in marriage and shared over 45 years together, before Earnie’s passing in 1988.
Cox was a lifelong area resident. She was saved at a young age at Pilgrim Rest and was a member of Ash Grove First Baptist Church. She worked as a nursing home aide and sold Avon for several years. She enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cox was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earnie; daughter, Louretta Hall; a great-great grandson; son-in-law, Garry Hall; and brother, Onas Elvin Hart.
Cox is survived by her children; Don Cox and wife Linda of Springfield, Pat Killingsworth and husband Jim of Ash Grove, Earnita Shuler and husband John of Marshfield, Larry Cox and wife Debbie of Ash Grove; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great- great grandchild; sister-in-law, Shirley Hart; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services will be Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10 a.m., at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Ash Grove Cemetery, Ash Grove.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Hazel’s name to Missouri Baptist Children’s Home or Ash Grove Healthcare Facility Auxiliary and may be left at the funeral home.