Marie was born January 14, 1921 in Annapolis, MO to H.N. and May (Piles) Loyd. They preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Cox and her second husband, Walter Shaw; her daughter, Helen Parnell; grandson, Jeff Parnell; infant granddaughter, Karen Anne Cox; great-granddaughter, Brooke Johnson; and siblings, Louise Hamilton, Paul Loyd, Claude Loyd, Everett Loyd and Daisy Simpson.
Marie is survived by her children, Kenny (Janice) Cox of Edwardsville, IL and Susan (Don) Johnson of Irmo, SC; son-in-law, Delbert Parnell of Granite City, IL; grandchildren, Glenda Gusewelle of Alton, IL, Kevin (Paula) Cox of Brighton, IL, Michelle (Steve) Watson of Collinsville, IL and Paul (Erin) Johnson of Bourbonnais, IL; twelve great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Years ago, Marie worked at International Shoe in St. Louis, MO and then at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Granite City, IL. She enjoyed bowling, fishing and crafting. Her crafts were often given as gifts at family Christmases; these gifts will now be treasured for years to come. She would often share wonderful memories of her childhood with her family, including the memory of singing in church alongside her identical twin sister, Louise.
Marie will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A visitation for Marie will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL.
A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation, at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
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