Shirley Ruth Cox

LIVINGSTON—Services for Shirley Ruth Cox, 87, of Livingston were held Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston with Bro. Robert Murphy officiating. Interment followed at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston.

Visitat ion was held Thursday, Aug. 1, at the funeral home.

Shirley was born June 12, 1937, in Rockdale and passed away July 30, 2024, in Livingston.

She wa s preceded in death by her parents, Robert Andrew Simmons and Delma Ruth (Davenport) Simmons; her husband, Bobby R. Cox Sr.; a great-grandchild; a brother, Robert Simmons; and a sister, Dorothy Simmons.

She is survived by her daughters, Carole Perry, Cathy Richardson and husband Ronald, Carrie Hamilton, and Carla Webb; a son, Bobby R. Cox Jr. and wife Karen; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, with two great-grandchildren on the way; and a brother, Billy Simmons and wife Linda; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Shirley was an active member of First Baptist Church of Providence.

Donations can be made in her honor to the FBC of Providence - Life Center Fund.

Cochran Funeral Home, 406 Yaupon, in Livingston was in charge of the arrangements.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.