She was the widow of James V. Cox, homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri Cox; four brothers, Buck Pippin, Keith Pippin, Thomas Ray Pippin and Junior Pippin; and one sister, Janet Hunt.
Survivors include one daughter, Rita Cox Thomason of Monticello; one granddaughter, Candice Cox Cater of Monticello; one grandson, R. J. Thomason of Hot Springs; a great-granddaughter, Braelyn Cater of Monticello; a great-grandson, Brody Cater of Monticello; a daughter of her heart, Jeanie Donaldson of College Station, TX: four sisters, Fern Fincher (Charlie) of Monticello, Lula Reid (Danny), Sue Pippin and Judy Starkey of Indiana; two brothers, Charles Pippin of Indiana and Paul Pippin of Florida; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at Oak Grove Assembly of God Church with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(12)
bobby kyzer
monticello, AR Saturday, May 5, 2018 so sorry for your loss ritaJ.J. Bayliss
Wilmar, AR Friday, March 30, 2018 I love Sis Shirley. She will surely be missed! Prayers for Rita, Candice, and family during this difficult time. If I know Sis Shirley, she's already delivered bags of sugar cookies to her family and friends that welcomed her home with the Lord. Such a sweetheart!Kathy Hall
Warren, AR Thursday, March 29, 2018 Rita and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You all will be in our prayers.Brian and Mellissa Rodgers
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 29, 2018 Rita, I am so sorry to hear about your dear Mother. Your family is in our prayers.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 28, 2018 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love, John, Paige, & boys
Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Rita I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.Joyce and Jerry smith
, TX Tuesday, March 27, 2018 So sorry to hear about Shirley. Prayers for all the familyMary F. King
Monticello,, AR Tuesday, March 27, 2018 My deepest condolences. Praying for strength for all of you through this difficult time.Mary F. King
Beth & Doug Langdon
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with you family. Words can not describe how wonderful this sweet lady was. Love you all.Otis and Jeanie Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Ms. Shirley will be missed. She brought smiles to everyone face. Go fly high on that mountain!Cynthia H Trusty
houma, LA Tuesday, March 27, 2018 I will always remember you taking care of me while my Mom was out if town.To me you were Momma Shirley and though my heart aches I know I will see you again when I make my journey home to HeavenAll my love Rita God hold you close.
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 27, 2018 To Shirley's family -- I am so sorry for your great loss. You have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time!