Patricia Cox

January 7, 1934 - January 14, 2016

Patricia C. Cox, 82, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Pat was born on January 7, 1934 in Blakely, GA, the daughter of the late George and Sallie Correll. She was a 1956 graduate of Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA and a 1976 graduate of Barat College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Pat married Joseph C. Cox in 1954 and later moved to Illinois in 1967. She had a career in workforce development, working for the Lake County government for 20 years before retiring at age 65. Pat is survived by her sons Joseph C. ‘Sam’ (Monica) Cox, Jr. and George A. ‘Gus’ (Maureen) Cox and by her grandchildren Joseph C. ‘Jack’ Cox, III, Kelly Cox, Casey Cox, and Cody Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Cox, Sr and by her siblings Mike Correll and Jackie Harvey. Memorial visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. A service will begin at 6:30. Burial of the cremated remains will take place privately at Ellijay Cemetery in Ellijay, GA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Pat’s memory to One Hope United, 215 N. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046.