Mary Frances Hudgins Cox, 90, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Eden, passed Friday, June 24, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Beth.
A graveside service will be held 2pm Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at RidgeviewCemetery in Eden. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 1-1:45pm, at Fair Funeral Home in Eden. The family will receive friends at other times at the home of her son, Bobby, 230 Country Club Dr, Eden, NC27288.
Frances was born June 13, 1932 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Harry V. and Ellen Miles Hudgins. She was a member of FirstChurch of the Brethren, Eden, until moving to N. Myrtle Beach. Frances worked as secretary in the Central Office of Eden City Schools until her retirement. She loved to travel, going all over the continental United States with her husband, Monte, in their Airstream. Frances enjoyed camping, square dancing, and ballroom dancing. She liked playing Rook and Bridge, and many other card games. Frances was a devoted mother and grandmother; she loved her family dearly.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Beth West and husband Steve of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Bobby Cox and wife Pamela of Eden, NC, Amy Grogan and husband Mark of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; grandchildren, Holly Wheless (Art), Heather Greene (Luke), Andrew West (Lori), Courtney Grogan; step-grandchildren, Joe McCollum, Caleb Moore, Sarah Dodson, Joseph Moore; great-grandchildren, Megan Ann Wheless, Abigail Wheless, Isabella Galvan, Pierce Franks, Madelyn West, Lorelai West; step-great-grandchildren, Jake McCollum, Drew McCollum; sister-in-law, Faye Hudgins; nieces and nephew.
In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her loving husband Monte Ray Cox; brothers, Coy Van Hudgins, Freddie Boone Hudgins; step-daughter, Lynn McCollum Moore.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to FirstChurch of the Brethren, 730 Church St, Eden, NC27288, or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 1414 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC28401.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
Prayers for the family. Montie and Frances where two great people.They were always laughing and enjoyed each other so much. Always treated me as if l where family.. O what a reunion they are having!
Jeff Reynolds
Bobby and Family: Please accept my sincerest sympathy in the loss of your precious Mother. I remember spending visits with her and chance meetings and we always parted with a smile, hug and love. My prayers are with your family during this time and in the days to come. I pray you'll feel God's presence and His peace that passeth all understanding.
Debbie Thompson Horton
Frances was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Bobbie Shough
Bobby, sorry to hear of your Mom passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Phillip and Kay Hicks
Phillip Hicks
So sorry for your loss. Iived up in Carolina Heights with her and went to school with her. She was a super person,mother, friend and she loved everybody.We all loved her and she will be missed a lot.
Ann Price
Frances was one oustanding lady. Always a smile on her face and she loved everyone and was friends with everyone. For many years,I enjoyed going to her North Carolina Sunset Beach house. We now have another sweet ANGEL in Heaven watching over us. My prayers to the family.
carolyn Hailey
So sorry to read of the passing of your mom, Frances. She was a dear friend and I worked with her at the bank.
She will be missed by many.
Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
Sincerely,
Gladys and Robert DeHart
Gladys DeHart
Bobby - So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour
Dear Bobby, Pam,Beth and family,
. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss .Mama Cox was a special gift to all . Such a precious spirit and example of a true Christian in her love and devotion for GOD, family and friends. I really will cherish her sweet smile, hugs ,and good pie e that she could make so deliciously.
Love to all of you,
Mike Brame
Mike Brame Mrs. Cox was a kind lovely caring Christian lady. She had a warm out going personality and you always felt better talking to her or being in her presence. She was a most positive asset in the Body of Christ and especially in the local Brethren Church. Lovely family. May God grant you strength in the days ahead. Lucy Cruise Bradford and Charles Wray Jr.Charles H. Wray Jr.
Always enjoyed her smile at Sunday School, Thank You for sharing your Mama with us Mrs Beth loved her stories of past years. Please except my condolences Love Yall
John &Vicki StuckeyMary Frances was the most caring, loving lady I had ever known. She held a special place in my heart, and I loved her dearly. Sending prayers to the family, she will be greatly missed by all. She touched so many lives.
Phyllis gillespie
Dearest Family,
Pleease accept our heartfelt and deepest sympathies. Mrs. Frances was a beautiful and sweet lady and will be remembered for her lovely smile, her great faith and her exceptional card playing abilities. Rest In Peace.
Love,
Kathy and Bill Meyer and Family
Kathy
Prayers be with the family during this time. May the good Lord fill your mind with good memories and your heart with love and understanding.
Thinking of you all.
Tim and Pat Rice
Tim Rice
Beth, Bobby & Amy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She crossed my mind a few days ago. She had a full life and so many people remember her and how sweet and kind she always was. Your Dad was my first cousin. I loved him dearly. I always loved sitting around with Pa Cox, Hank and Uncle Sidney and hearing all the stories about when your Dad and my brothers were younger. Your Mom and Dad were very special people who truly loved the Lord and served Him all their life. They both were so kind and friendly, always smiling. I have fond memories of both of them as well as Uncle Bill and Aunt Addie. My cousin Lisa Smith and a dear friend Mary Ann Elkin both notified me today of your Mom's passing. I wish I could be at the service but I have a lot of health issues and don't travel very much anymore. I will let Marshall know but he doesn't travel much anymore either. His health isn't good either. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to the whole family.
In His Service,
Phyllis Crouch Wyatt Phyllis Crouch Wyatt
Oh how I loved granny cox. She got me my first job at Mitchell's Drug. She treated me just like her own grandchildren and I will be forever grateful for the many life lessons that she shared with me. She will always be in my heart. I love all of you and prayer for peace and comfort in the days and weeks to come
Angela Crawford
Mrs. Frances was such a beautiful and sweet lady. May God provide the comfort and peace in the days ahead that you need during this difficult time. Love to all.
Laura Farmer
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family Bobby 🙏🙏
Susan Turner
To all the family, loved Frances dearly. As we always speak of when we were kids riding our bicycles all around our Union Road, now Bryant Street, oh how we rode the tires off our bicycles. Frances and Monte were always happy to have us in their home and made us feel like a member of the family. She was such a loving and dear lady that I always had the utmost respect and love for her. She was truly a precious lady and will be missed by all that knew her.
She's truly at rest and love being her family that went to heaven before her. Love and sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
Susan P. Childrey
As a young child Frances and Montie made an impact ! Beth,you and Bobby had two great parents . Blessings to ya'll in this time of loss .
Al Sumner
Al
Beth, coming back from July 4th parade @ POA today, memories of Frances climbing in the trailer w/chairs adorning her red, white & blue and Ray pulling us along with his old truck on a beautiful sunny day warms my heart. She was a beautiful lady who really knew how to make the best biscuits and gravy at our breakfasts we use to provide. She put together an amazing anniversary of the POA providing outdoor games and refreshments. She was an organizer. We also enjoyed you bringing her back for quirky brown bag auctions and other events. You were a blessing to her every day. It will be hard for awhile, as I lost my mother the end of 2020 @ age 92 and were a caretaker until she went to assisted living where we had to continually be there for her here locally. Hope she took her chef hat with her as I am sure she will be whipping something up good in Heaven. Our sincere condolences to you and family. Ray & Cynthia Blankenship
Charles Ray Blankenship
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