Margaret Jean

Cox

Margaret Jean “Jeanie” Cox, 87, of Port Orange, Florida, passed away on October 20, 2026. Born on June 17, 1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, Jeanie lived a life guided by her Christian faith, love for her family, and desire to bring glory to God in all she did.

Jeanie was the beloved wife of Bobby Cox for seventy years, a loving mother to Lynn, Michael, Beverly, Kimberly, and Brenda, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. She was the last surviving of her siblings: Alma, Doris, Geraldine, Charles, Edwin, Voncella, Janice, and Wayne.

Her love for children extended beyond her own family through her years as a foster parent, opening her heart and home to children in need. She retired from foster care after nearly twenty-three years in 1996 and later retired from her cosmetology career in 2018.

Jeanie enjoyed making crafts for her family, working on puzzles, tending to her flowers and plants, and collecting dolls. Above all, she treasured time with her family. Family game nights were among her favorite pastimes, and she had a reputation for always winning! Her grandchildren often accused her of cheating, but Jeanie always denied it—a playful family tradition that will surely bring smiles and laughter for years to come.

Kind, loving, humble, humorous, and forgiving, Jeanie lived her faith through the way she cared for others. She believed in trusting God’s will and sought to honor Him through her words, actions, and love. Her favorite Bible verse was Jeremiah 33:3: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in the Christian hope of eternal life and the legacy of faith, love, and laughter she leaves behind. May Jeanie rest in the peace and presence of her Lord and Savior. Her love and legacy will live on in the hearts of her family for generations to come.

Funeral services will take place on November 23, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, located at 5336 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, Kentucky 41015. The service will be held at the Garden of Gethsemane gravesite.

In Loving Memory of Jeanie, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of her life and memory. Your generosity will help support the fight against cancer and continue the mission of helping others.