Irene Cox

Katherine Irene Cox, 100, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2021. She was bron in Iredell, Texas on October 22, 2021. Katherine Irene Cornwell graduated amd received her diploma from Ralls High School in Ralls, Texas. She then attended Angelo State College for one year.

She married the love of her life Merrell Clifford Cox on December 25, 1942. They shared many memories together spending 59 years with each other.

Irene Cox had a career in Retail Sales for 30 years at Hemphill Wells Department Store.

She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, LifePoint Baptist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, and had a passion for cooking, sewing, travel, and family gatherings.

She is survived by her sons Leslie Zane Cox and Kevin Dewayne Cox. Her grandsons Dewayne Jameson Cox and Clinton David Cox. Her step grandsons Zachery Scott Jessie and Joshua Adam Glenn Jessie. 4 great grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 5PM-7PM at Resthaven funeral home. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 1PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Abbey Chapel. Burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.