Marjorie L. (Stephey) Cox, 91, U.S. 6, Bremen, Indiana, passed away in Elkhart General Hospital at 4:35 a.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Marjorie fell ill in October after treatment with a tainted drug causing spinal meningitis.
Born in Bremen on April 23, 1921, Marjorie was the daughter of George H. and Myrtle I. (Clindaniel) Stephey.
She graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1939.
On November 2, 1941, in Plymouth’s First Presbyterian Church, Marjorie became the bride of E. Wayne Cox.
A devoted wife and mother and loyal member of the First Presbyterian Church, Marjorie found joy in many things and family was always the most important. She enjoyed quilting and cooking for many years and was an avid antique dish collector.
Marjorie is survived by her spouse of 71 years and their two sons and a daughter. They are Larry W. ( Betty) Cox, Payson, AZ, Bruce L. Cox, Sand Lake, WI., and Sherry J. Kibbe, Lafayette, IN.
Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and by brothers; Harold and Donald Stephey.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 9th from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services with calling one hour prior, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10th in the First Presbyterian Church, 401 North Walnut Street, Plymouth. Pastor Jean Sparks and Marjorie’s nephew Rev. Stephen Cox of the Cornerstone Community Fellowship will officiate.
Burial will follow services in the Bremen Cemetery.
Memorials in Marjorie’s memory may be made to the Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
KAREN (KISSINGER) YENNA says
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MARJORIE WILL BE MISS DEARLY I REMEMBER ALL THE TIME WE HAD AT THE HOUSE WITH ALL THE HORSES
John Collins, on Behalf of Subaru Engine Line Team says
To the family of Marjorie and most notably beloved daughter Sherry Kibbe, Sherry\’s co-workers would like to offer their most hearfelt condolences in your time of loss. May God bless her soul.
Becki Hampton Felten says
Dear Wayne,
Paul and I send our condolences to you and your family. It was nice to get to know both of you better while you two and Paul\’s mother were at the Heritage House. Marjorie\’s smile could light up the room. May God be with all of you at this time.
Becki (Hampton) & Paul Felten
Jan Bean says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marjorie\’s family at this time. She was a dear, kind, sweet and loving lady. Always a lady.
Sharon Fain says
Condolences to the Cox family. My health problems prevent me from traveling down to Plymouth, You all have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sharon Fain
Martha Root Tyler says
Sherry,
You have my sincere sympathy with the loss of your mom. But what wonderful memories you have to keep of her. My mom has been gone for 14 years, thinking of her always brings a smile to my face…..I still miss her. I hope you are doing well.
Marcia Brown Rettinger says
Sherry, it has been quite a long time since we\’ve seen each other. Bob & I would run into your parents quite often when going out to eat, especially at Long John Silver\’s ! Your mom always remembered me, and she always asked about my mom ( who is living in Plymouth now, since my dad died in 2007.) Please give your father our love and tell him we are greatly grieved.
Kitty Garnand says
Dear Sherry Kibbe, Kenneth, Debra and Steve, Wayne (and the entire Cox family);
My plans were to come to Plymouth tonight to see each of you in person to let you know how very sorry I am in the passing of your dear, sweet, Mother, Grandmother and Wife.
I have acquired a TERRIBLE cold and I know that it is in my best interest as well as everyone elses to stay home, even though I truly wanted so much to be with you at this time.
Knowing that we ~ Kelly, Lee, Matt, Brooke and myself are not there in person, may the flowers that we sent show that we are thinking of you and that our love and prayers are with each of you and hope that the wonderful memories of Marjorie will make you smile and comfort you. You have our deepest Sympathy.
I look forward to our paths crossing soon.
BIG HUGS to each of you.
As always ,
Love ~ Kit Garnand
Tempie Crocker says
I have been remembering you all in my prayers. My daughter is a very good friend of Debra Burson\’s and I have had the pleasure of getting to know and visiting with Debra and Steve myself on several occasions. Debra kept us all posted on her grandmother\’s hospital situation we all continued to lift her up in prayer during that time. I am so sorry to hear of her loss but after reading the obituary and hearing Debra talk about her grandmother, I know that she is now sitting at the feet of Jesus. We should all just be a little envious of that (as Christians) and can look forward (joyously) to being there with her and enjoying what eyes cannot see or mind can imagine what is all in store for everyone of us as we walk with Jesus. The next few days and weeks will be tough in that you will miss her so much. But take heart and joy in knowing that she lived a wonderful and LONG life and is now rejoicing with the other saints who have gone before. I will continue to remember all of you in my prayers. God bless!
Judy says
I was so very sorry to hear of Marjorie\’s passing. I have wonderful memories of her from many, many years ago. She was a very wonderfully kind and caring lady. I know you all will greatly miss her.
Sincerely,
Judy
Marcia Wirth says
Mom and I are thinking of you all today as you journey through the funeral with friends and family and then begin the process of grief and loss of your wonderful mother. We would have been there last night, but I came down with a virus. Not a good thing to share with anyone. So glad my brothers were able to make it to the visitation.
Mom would like to write to your dad. If possible, could you please email me his address? My email is mwirth1@charter.net.
I have contacted family and friends who knew your parents and they are keeping all of you in the thoughts and prayers….especially my Uncle Wayne.
Thinking of you all, Marcia (Hipshear) Wirth
Janet (Carr) Miller says
My sincere condolences to the family. Seeing Marjorie\’s picture brought back memories of how special she and Wayne always were to my parents, Sam and Marie Carr. I know she will be greatly missed and most fondly remembered.
Stephen Hostetler says
Sherry and Family…was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and your family. Hope to see you at our reunion in September.
Allen Vanes says
I remember Marjorie from Church, She was a Very Sweet and Caring Lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dorothy Fralick says
We are very sorry to hear of Marjorie\’s passing. Our family has many fond memories of time spent with you and Marjorie at the farm. Sincerely, Dorothy (Oakie) Fralick.
Wayne Vance says
Sherry,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and your family.
KAREN (KISSINGER) YENNA says
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MARJORIE WILL BE MISS DEARLY I REMEMBER ALL THE TIME WE HAD AT THE HOUSE WITH ALL THE HORSES
John Collins, on Behalf of Subaru Engine Line Team says
To the family of Marjorie and most notably beloved daughter Sherry Kibbe, Sherry\’s co-workers would like to offer their most hearfelt condolences in your time of loss. May God bless her soul.
Becki Hampton Felten says
Dear Wayne,
Paul and I send our condolences to you and your family. It was nice to get to know both of you better while you two and Paul\’s mother were at the Heritage House. Marjorie\’s smile could light up the room. May God be with all of you at this time.
Becki (Hampton) & Paul Felten
Jan Bean says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marjorie\’s family at this time. She was a dear, kind, sweet and loving lady. Always a lady.
Sharon Fain says
Condolences to the Cox family. My health problems prevent me from traveling down to Plymouth, You all have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sharon Fain
Martha Root Tyler says
Sherry,
You have my sincere sympathy with the loss of your mom. But what wonderful memories you have to keep of her. My mom has been gone for 14 years, thinking of her always brings a smile to my face…..I still miss her. I hope you are doing well.
Marcia Brown Rettinger says
Sherry, it has been quite a long time since we\’ve seen each other. Bob & I would run into your parents quite often when going out to eat, especially at Long John Silver\’s ! Your mom always remembered me, and she always asked about my mom ( who is living in Plymouth now, since my dad died in 2007.) Please give your father our love and tell him we are greatly grieved.
Kitty Garnand says
Dear Sherry Kibbe, Kenneth, Debra and Steve, Wayne (and the entire Cox family);
My plans were to come to Plymouth tonight to see each of you in person to let you know how very sorry I am in the passing of your dear, sweet, Mother, Grandmother and Wife.
I have acquired a TERRIBLE cold and I know that it is in my best interest as well as everyone elses to stay home, even though I truly wanted so much to be with you at this time.
Knowing that we ~ Kelly, Lee, Matt, Brooke and myself are not there in person, may the flowers that we sent show that we are thinking of you and that our love and prayers are with each of you and hope that the wonderful memories of Marjorie will make you smile and comfort you. You have our deepest Sympathy.
I look forward to our paths crossing soon.
BIG HUGS to each of you.
As always ,
Love ~ Kit Garnand
Tempie Crocker says
I have been remembering you all in my prayers. My daughter is a very good friend of Debra Burson\’s and I have had the pleasure of getting to know and visiting with Debra and Steve myself on several occasions. Debra kept us all posted on her grandmother\’s hospital situation we all continued to lift her up in prayer during that time. I am so sorry to hear of her loss but after reading the obituary and hearing Debra talk about her grandmother, I know that she is now sitting at the feet of Jesus. We should all just be a little envious of that (as Christians) and can look forward (joyously) to being there with her and enjoying what eyes cannot see or mind can imagine what is all in store for everyone of us as we walk with Jesus. The next few days and weeks will be tough in that you will miss her so much. But take heart and joy in knowing that she lived a wonderful and LONG life and is now rejoicing with the other saints who have gone before. I will continue to remember all of you in my prayers. God bless!
Judy says
I was so very sorry to hear of Marjorie\’s passing. I have wonderful memories of her from many, many years ago. She was a very wonderfully kind and caring lady. I know you all will greatly miss her.
Sincerely,
Judy
Marcia Wirth says
Mom and I are thinking of you all today as you journey through the funeral with friends and family and then begin the process of grief and loss of your wonderful mother. We would have been there last night, but I came down with a virus. Not a good thing to share with anyone. So glad my brothers were able to make it to the visitation.
Mom would like to write to your dad. If possible, could you please email me his address? My email is mwirth1@charter.net.
I have contacted family and friends who knew your parents and they are keeping all of you in the thoughts and prayers….especially my Uncle Wayne.
Thinking of you all, Marcia (Hipshear) Wirth
Janet (Carr) Miller says
My sincere condolences to the family. Seeing Marjorie\’s picture brought back memories of how special she and Wayne always were to my parents, Sam and Marie Carr. I know she will be greatly missed and most fondly remembered.
Stephen Hostetler says
Sherry and Family…was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and your family. Hope to see you at our reunion in September.
Allen Vanes says
I remember Marjorie from Church, She was a Very Sweet and Caring Lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dorothy Fralick says
We are very sorry to hear of Marjorie\’s passing. Our family has many fond memories of time spent with you and Marjorie at the farm. Sincerely, Dorothy (Oakie) Fralick.
Wayne Vance says
Sherry,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and your family.