Wanita F. Cox

Wanita F. Cox 71, of Frankfort, died at 12:16 p.m. April 30, 2016 at her home. Born June 24, 1944 in Somerset, KY to the late Elden & Stella May (Gossard) Floyd.  She married Donnie Cox on July 16, 1960 in Frankfort and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2014.  Mrs. Cox attended Frankfort Schools after moving here from Kentucky in the early 1950’s. She worked in housekeeping for Holiday Inn in Lebanon and Frankfort, retiring in 2003.  Wanita enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, IN. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery.

Survived by:

2 Sons: Curtis Eugene (Companion, Dale Ray Adams) Cox of Festus, MS, Russell Lee (Companion, CJ Fife) Cox of Frankfort, 3 Daughters: Wilma Jean (Wesley) Winter of Frankfort, Trish (Steve) Smith of Frankfort, Frances (Jason) Hall of Frankfort, 1 Brother: Coy Russell Floyd of Somerset, KY, 2 Sisters: Merley Wesley of Frankfort, Violet Levine of Somerset, KY, 17 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.

Preceded by:

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Floyd and his wife Margaret Floyd & Johnny Floyd and his wife Shirley Floyd, a sister-in-law, Teresa Floyd and a daughter-in-law, Angel Cox.

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11 Condolences for “Wanita F. Cox”

  1. Rhonda Truax (Hall) May 1, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Wanita was a good woman. I have known her since grade school. Was best friends with her daughter Frances. She is in a better place now with no pain. Glad I stopped by a couple weeks ago while I was up there and saw her. I will not be able to come, but will be thinking of you all.

    • Patricia Smith May 1, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks, we are glad you got to see Mom when you were here. Thank you for being such a great friend.

  2. Granddaughter May 1, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Will always love and miss you and GPA dearly. I know you all are in a better place and until we meet again, I know you and GPA will always be my angels watching over us. Love Kim, Sam, Shaylee and Bryson

  3. Sherry Kellett May 1, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    So sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.

  4. Jenny (Fuel) Smith May 1, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Russell and Trish I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Keeping you both in my prayers.

  5. Patty and Dave Brumbarger May 1, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Sorry for your loss Trish, we will miss her at Bingo. She never passed our table without saying hello. May she rest in peace, and suffer no more. Prayers to the family as you go down this road.

  6. Marty Frye May 1, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    So sorry for the family’s loss, She was a wonderful lady and I feel so blessed that I got to see her Friday afternoon. We had a great visit. My Love and Prayers to the family, I will miss her greatly.

  7. Gene Sibray May 1, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    Russell, Trish, Francis and Curtis:
    So sorry to hear such sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Wanita will always be remembered in my heart.

  8. Kathy Moore May 2, 2016 at 12:08 am

    Wanita was a great women her & her family are easy going people. We are going to miss her like crazy! But she is in a better place now, rest in peace.

  9. Karen Adams May 3, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Sorry to hear. My thoughts are with the family.

  10. Candi Fellows May 7, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I will miss Wanita, she touched my heart. I have been praying for your family.
    Candi Fellows LPN at IU Health

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