Marlene Sue Cox

Marlene Cox, 83, passed away on December 7, 2023 at Edencrest as Siena Hills. She was born on February 27, 1940 the daughter of Henderson and Esther Coulter.

Marlene was a Tech High School graduate. She was a career woman and worked at West Bank as an Administrative Assistant to the President, later retired in 2003. When she married Norman Cox, she along with her daughter, Pam became a blended family. They later had a son, Steve. With their love of the water and boating, the couple moved to Panora, Iowa where Marlene was also active in the church. They later moved to Grimes where she enjoyed her neighbors, her free time and her dog. As Norman’s health declined Marlene was his caregiver.

Marlene is survived by her son, Steve (Dawn) Cox; step children, Judy Combs, Larry (Diane) Cox, Denny (Jessica) Cox, Jeanne (Tom) Shattuck and Norma (Pat) McGriff; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman R. Cox; daughter, Pam Negrete; brother, Don Coulter; and great-grandchildren, Stacy, Gregg and Kurtis.

A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Burial will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr., Adel, Iowa

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Croix Hospice, 1555 SE Delaware Ave., Suite Q, Ankeny, Iowa 50021.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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