Rebecca Garner Cox

Rebecca Garner Cox, 85, of Asheboro passed away on March 11, 2025 at Cross Road Retirement Community.

Mrs. Cox was born in Asheboro on March 1, 1940 to Grady and Esther Hogan Garner. In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Cox, Sr. and sisters, Betsy Johstono and husband Don, Golda Cox and husband Jack. Becky was a very nurturing lady who loved her children and taking care of her grandsons. She was a seamstress and an excellent cook, her specialties being persimmon pudding, chocolate pies, and oatmeal cookies. She enjoyed planting her pansies every spring and loved celebrating Christmas and birthdays, always going the extra mile to make them special.

She is survived by her children, Cindy Cox Morris (Tom) of Asheboro, Tom Cox, Jr. (Cindy) of Randleman, and Bryan Cox of Asheboro; grandsons, Zachary Cox (Shanda) of Walkertown, Daniel Morris (Betsy) of Asheboro, and David Morris (Elizabeth) of Waverly, PA; 6 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A graveside service will follow on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery with Pastor Terry Lane officiating.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Cross Road Memory Care for the love and care given to Becky.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cross Road Memory Care, 1302 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.