Velma Marie Cox, 96, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Born in Christian County, she later retired as an elementary school teacher in Sturgis. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and was formerly a resident of The Forum Senior Living Facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billy Joe Cox; brother, Wilford Morgan Davis, Jr.; and sister, Cora Ann Davis.
Survivors include her children, Dr. Dwayne Davis Cox (Beth) and Ruth Ann Cox Pence (Steve); grandchildren, Margaret Brooks Cox, Joseph Stephen Pence, and Army 1st Lt. Morgan Paige Pence; and a brother, Dennie A. Davis (Marie).
Graveside Services will be Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (CST) at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.
Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church. Owen Funeral Home in Louisville was in charge of arrangements.
