Joan Marie Cox
August 20, 1931 - March 5, 2025
Joan Marie Cox, age 93, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on August 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Christian Dewey and Mary Elizabeth (Dietrich) Patton. Joan grew up in the East side of Wilmington and attended New Castle High School. After high school she started her lifelong career with Diamond State Telephone Co. where she dedicated 48 years as a telephone operator and customer service administrator. Joan later worked at Emily Bissell Hospital as a receptionist.
In her spare time, Joan loved line dancing and going on trips with her dancing group. She and her husband, Elwood also enjoyed traveling together, especially cruising and going to Florida. Joan always looked forward to eating crabs and drinking beer with her family and friends. She was an avid NASCAR fan and lifelong Phillies fan who spent most games managing team from her recliner.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood George Cox; daughter, Patricia Day; son-in-law, Ernie Day; son, Elwood “Woody” Cox; and grandson, Elwood “Woody” Cox III. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Hicks (Ron); daughter-in-law, Michelle Miller; 8 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. John the Beloved Parish, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. Inurnment will be held privately in Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to St. John the Beloved Parish, at the address listed above or online by clicking here; or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Pat Leipold
Joan became a wonderful friend as I got to know her over the past several years. It saddens me greatly to know I will never see that smile again. I am grateful for the time I got to spend with her. She became like family. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. May God Bless you Joan. You will always be in my heart and thoughts.
Angie Crowl
So sorry to read of Joan’s passing. Enjoyed her company at different line dancing events & a crab day too. She will be remembered & missed. Prayers for the family.
Linda (Dugan Schweizer)
Linda, so sorry to learn about your mom’s passing. You were truly blessed having your mom for this long. Condolences to you and your family. Linda (Dugan) Schweizer. Harmony Hills. 🙏♥️🙏
Carol Chop
Linda, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. I remember what a sweet lady she was when I met her. I will offer up prayers for her. “It is in dying that we are born to eternal life”.
Carol
Terry Taylor
Dear Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was an amazing Mother in Law to me and amazing Grandmother to my children.. Sending love and prayers to everyone.Terry Taylor
Peaches Diamond
Linda, our deepest thoughts and prayers…for Gods comfort m, peace and strength! So grateful we met your Mom so lovely and sweet… we are near if you need us . Peaches and Denise
Linda Schulkin
So sorry to hear of your dear Mother’s passing. Thinking of you.
Linda Schulkin
Tim Carroll
Dear Linda, We cannot begin to imagine how difficult a time this must be for all of you, and how much your mother will be missed, but I am sure you will be able to draw upon the strength and support of your family and friends in these dark days. Your Mom was clearly loved and cherished throughout her 93 years. Sylvia and I extend our condolences to you and trust that time and happy memories will ease the burden of your loss. As we say in Irish, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Tim & Sylvia Carroll.