Mary Jo Cox
August 02, 2013
Mary Jo (Bond) Cox, 74, of Pleasant Hill, IA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 2, 2013. Surrounded by her family and friends, she passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Mary Jo was born November 14, 1938, in Des Moines, to Carlye and Ethel (Weeks) Bond. She was united in marriage to Archie Leroy Cox on December 5, 1958. Mary Jo Cox graduated from Saydel High School in 1957. She worked many years for Employers Mutual, leaving there to raise her three children. Later years she worked at the Highland Park Open Bible Church and from there she took care of her grandchildren Jordan Cox and Mackenzie Elmore. They were the apple of her eyes.
She was an active member of Bethany New Life Christian Fellowship Church. Mary Jo was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, seek and find puzzles, doing ceramics, singing in the church choir and quartets, and the Iowa Hawkeyes, but most of all, spending time with her family and friends.
Mary Jo is survived by her husband of 54 years, Archie Leroy Cox; two daughters, Cathy Cox and DeAnn (Gary) Elmore; son, James Cox; grandchildren, Jordan Cox, Mackenzie Elmore, Aimee Lacava, Jennifer Cox, and LeeAnne Cox; and her sister, Eleanor Prewitt. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Jack Bond.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany New Life Christian Fellowship Church for the building fund, or Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
We would like to thank all the nurses and staff for the wonderful care provided to Mary Jo at home and at Mercy Hospice Johnston.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Debra Thomsen
08/06/2013
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Archie, Ettamay,Kathy and family. It has been a great pleasure to have known Mary Jo these past several years. She was so sweet and welcoming when I came to your home. Mary Jo will be greatly missed. I am thankful she is with the lord now and no more suffering. My prayers are with you all.. Deb and Steve Thomsen
Bob Burkhart
08/05/2013
I just heard that Mary Jo went to Heaven. I am so thankful that she is no longer suffering but with the Lord. I know you will miss her greatly but are thankful she is finally home. We are praying for your family.
Bob and Kathy Burkhart
Denise Grant
08/05/2013
Cathy so sorry about your loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and you family during this hard time. It's never easy losing a parent but think of it as you haven't lost her you now have a new Gaurdian Angel watching over you.
Gary and Linda Cashatt
08/05/2013
Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mary Jo was a very sweet, kind and thoughtful person who opened up her heart to anyone she talked to. You all made us, even Gary, feel like part of your family. We have had some very good times with lots of fun and laughter, but recently the tough times. Even though we will greatly miss Mary Jo, we grieve and rejoice with you knowing that we will see her again someday, so, until we meet again! We love you.
Marlena Remington
08/05/2013
Cathy you and your family are in my prayers. I hope that you find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering and that she is with our lord and one day you will all be reunited...
Nancy Hallman Harris
08/05/2013
My heart and prayers go out to you at this very difficult and sad time. I first met Mary Jo at my childrens daycare many years ago. She was a very kind and caring lady. We grieve with you now, but we know she is in heaven with the Savior she loved and served faithfully. Its not goodbye; its see you later.
Dixie Belluchi-Watters
08/04/2013
Cathy, Jim and Cox Family, Im so , so sorry reading about the loss of your mother. I remember her from "back in the day" when you lived on NE 29th, she was always a sweet and kind gal, and I do understand the pain you feel with the loss of your mother. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. God Bless you all
Georgia Ochoa
08/04/2013
I am sorry for your loss but I know Mary Jo is in a better place with our dear LORD. We will see her again. She was very kind to me. I am praying for your family.
Steve and Lorraine Hansen
08/03/2013
We express our sympathy to Archie, Cathy, Jordan, and the rest of the family in the home going of Mary Jo.
May you feel God's presence, love, and peace at this time.
Jordan Cox
08/03/2013
I will always remember and love you. I know that everywhere I go you will always be there. You have touched so many hearts and you will be missed. You raised me all my life and I thank you for always loving me no matter what I did. I love you so much and I always will.