Linda Ruth Cox, age 77, of Benton, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was born on March 21, 1943 in Detroit, MI to her late parents, James and Ruth “Corean” Wells Jowers. She worked as a secretary for Austin Powder and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Linda loved working with flowers around the house, dancing and listening to “good” country music like George Jones and Conway Twitty. She loved her grandkids and great grandkids, and also loved animals, her boston terrier, Zebo, held a special place in her heart.
Linda is survived by her husband of nine years, Charles “Ed” Cox; two daughters, Kimberly (Rusty) Smith of Madisonville, Jennifer (Jeffery) Bumpus of Onton; four step daughters, Laura Byrley, Jenny Rentfrow, Kerrie Winters, and Angela Morrison; five grandchildren, Cody Smith, Kyle Smith, Connor Smith, Zachary Richmond, and Travis Richmond; eight step grandchildren, Dalton Rentfrow, Austin Rentfrow, and six others; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rodger Jowers.
Arrangements are being handled by Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr.
In compliance with health and public safety directives, the funeral arrangements for Linda Ruth Cox will be private.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to the Marshall County Human Society, 6301 US Highway 68, Benton, KY 42025.
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