Helen O. Cox

Saint John, IN

Helen O. Cox age 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Malcolm L. Cox; children, Greg (Nancy) Cox and Rebecca (Wendell) Dossett; grandchildren, Ryan, Grady and Alyssa; son in law, Bob Young; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by daughter, Mona Young; siblings, Grace Margaret Leino, Alice Mae Knollman and Albert Olds.

Helen was born February 1, 1928 in East Chicago, IN to the late Joseph and Alpha Olds and was a 1947 graduate of Roosevelt High School. She worked at Railway Express in Chicago, and Montgomery Wards in Munster. On August 19, 1950 she married the love of her life, Malcolm and together they raised 3 children in Saint John, IN. She was a longtime member of many social clubs, enjoyed gardening, baking and hosting family gatherings and parties.

Helen was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother and will truly be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue ,Crown Point, IN) with Rev. Mark Wilkins officiating.

Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, IN.

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harbor Light Hospice 1229 Arrowhead Court Crown Point, IN 46307.