Brenda Sue Cox's Obituary
Brenda Sue Cox, age 72, of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., in Nature Trail Health and Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, IL.
Brenda was born on March 3, 1951, in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Arnold and Minnie (Williams) Moore. Brenda was of the Baptist faith, had been Baptist at Denmark Baptist Church, and attended First Baptist Church, Sparta, IL. She had worked as a press operator for Decca Records. Brenda loved to collect antiques and had a touch for interior design. She especially loved spending time with her daughter.
Survivors include her four nieces, Cindy Owen Kuhnert, Rhonda (Peter) Schneider, Crystal Wright, and Dana Modglin; one nephew, Randy (Robin) Moore; one sister, Bernice Ann (Max) Mathis; one sister-in-law, Donna Moore; four grandchildren, Amber LeConte, David LeConte, Jr., Blake LeConte, and Skyler Cox; and seven great-grandchildren, Alex, Blake, Ayden, Jayxtn, Holland, Amber Lyn, and Greyson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Holly Lynn Cox; two brothers, Homer Lee Moore, Leon William Moore, and one brother, Ronald Moore in infancy; two sisters, Lavon Mae Owen and Nancy LeeAnn Fortenberry; one niece, Trish Williams; and two nephews, Mickeal Owen and Stevie Mathis.
Graveside services will be held at Galum Presbyterian Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., with Brother Rob Mathis officiating.
Visitation will be at Galum Presbyterian Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Perry County Humane Society.
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