Myrtle Jane Cox

Myrtle Jane Cox passed away on October 21, 2023

Mrs. Cox was born in Asheboro on July 16, 1934, to Charles Lindsey Luther and Martha Frances Harris.

 She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to many. She worked for ACME McCrary for over 20 years where she retired from and later worked with her late husband Athel at their business, Asheboro Home Improvement. She was a passionate artist and an amazing arts and craftsman. She was involved in many aspects of the church, in particular the choir. She was an amazing cook and no one could beat her Mac and Cheese. When she could find some free time in between her many hobbies you could find her taking care of the garden. She had an amazing sense of humor that could light up a room and made many laugh.

Mrs. Cox Is Preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Rose Moser, Thelma Strider, Betty Slack, and brothers Horace and Aurther Luther

She is Survived by her Son Walter Anthony “Tony” Cox of Asheboro, Grandaughter Ashley Su-zan Cox-Barham and Great Grandson Ayden Barham. Family members Kay Turner (Terry), Kim Luther (Lane), Chris Luther (Lisa), and Laura Slack (Kathi) and various nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Cox will take place on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 2:00pm at West Bend Church, 1080 Albemarle Rd. Asheboro, NC with Pastor Gordon Fulton officiating. Burial will follow after service at church cemetery.