Mrs. Sandra M. Cox, 67, passed away at her residence on Friday, January 30, 2015 after a long illness. Sandra was born November 6, 1947 in Union County, N.C., daughter of the late Major Andrew and Roxie Buckles Melton. Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Services to celebrate her life will be Monday, February 2, 2015 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with Reverend Shad Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in the Griffin Cemetery. Survivors include her husband: Ronald B. Cox of the home, one son: David Cox and friend Debbie of Monroe, one grandson: Clinton Cox, two step grandchildren: Megan Helms and Anthony Helms, two sisters: Kay Lemmond of Monroe, Helen Rodriquez of Jacksonville Fl. Memorials may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church or to Griffin Cemetery Maintenance Fund, C/O Mr. Billy Cox. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcewenmonroechapel.com. McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service of Monroe is serving the family of Mrs. Cox.