Mavis Corrine Cox, 83 of Willis, went home to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1937 to the late Clova
Bolt Dalton. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Warren
“Bud” Cox; granddaughter, Misty Jo Cox; brother, Venston Dalton and sisters,
Mabel Boyd and Lareda Quesenberry.
“Rean” was the oldest of 9 siblings. She was born and raised
in the Buffalo Mountain community, which she dearly loved. She was a loving
wife and devoted mother to her children. When asked what made her happy, she
said “Family”. Rean also opened up her home and heart to her many extended
family and friends throughout her life. Welcoming everyone with kindness, open
arms and a wonderful smile, those moments will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Warren “Bo” (Ann), Lloyd
(Becky), Christine (John) Benson, and Eldon (Leslie); five grandchildren, Angie
(Matt), Travis (Samantha), Jessica (Devon), Amanda, and Michael (Amie); 14
great-grandchildren; brothers, Norman Dalton, William Dalton, Earl Dalton, and
Franklin Dalton; and sister, Wanda Linkous.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday,
March 6, 2021 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Phillips and
Pastor Vernon Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Irenia Mayberry
Cox Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, March
5, 2021 at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Ann for the loving care you
gave mom. We would also like to thank the great care from Dr. Judy and Dr.
Goldschmidt along with their staff, the Intrepid Hospice Team, and the staff of
Maberry Funeral Home.
Please note, masks
and social distancing are required at all times when inside of the Maberry
Funeral Home facilities.