Carol Keith Cox
Carol (Ann) Keith Cox, 85 of Lynchburg, was born September 11,1939 and died August 12, 2025 of complications from Pancreatic Cancer.
Carol Keith Cox was a beloved mother to Kim, Mark, and Russell Cox. Her family was able to gather to witness her final journey, and surrounded her with love and support. Carol was preceded in death by her mother and father Georgia and Arthur Keith, her Mother-in-law Anna Cox, her brother Don Keith & sister in law Mary Jo Keith, and her beloved husband of 36 years Rex Cox. Carol is survived by her daughter Kim Cox(Robert Sacilotto) of Stanardsville, VA, son Mark Cox(Linda Friedel Cox) of Powhatan, VA, son Russell Cox(Tina Newton Cox) of Lynchburg, VA and all her grandchildren Courtney Cox of Denver, CO; Kurt Cox(Brenna Crowgey Cox) of Westerly, RI, Tye Cox of Tahoe City, CA, Cody Cox of Powhatan, VA, and Logan Cox of Powhatan, VA.
A memorial service will be held in her honor on August 19th, 2025 at 6pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7336 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. Visitation will precede the service from 5-6pm and a reception after the service will be held in the church. To honor Carol please make donations to: Lynchburg Humane Society or PanCan(Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).
Carol started her life’s journey in Winston Salem, NC with parents Georgia and Arthur Keith and her only brother Don. Carol spent her early years in Winston Salem, NC while her father served in the Navy in WW II and her mother taught elementary school. After her father’s return, Carol’s family moved to Signal Mountain, TN near Chattanooga. She completed her education through high school and some college courses while living there. She met Rex Cox at the University of Chattanooga (now UT) and they married on June 10, 1961. After Living in Oxen Hill, MD for 5 years and birthing 2 children, Carol and her new family moved to Lynchburg, VA in 1967. Her third child was born in 1968. Carol courageously reentered College in the late 80’s and received her RN in 1990, lending to a career in Labor and Delivery at Va Baptist Hospital. She often commented that she had the honor and joy of admitting and caring for her son Russell’s newborn grandchildren at VA Baptist Hospital. After retirement she enjoyed her time volunteering at church and playing Mahjong with her dear friends.
Although a talented singer, floral designer, all around crafter, nurse, and homemaker, she often said her proudest and most important accomplishment of her life was her children.
Carol was also a very active member in Bethlehem Lutheran Church for 57 years. She was a part of Lutheran Church Women groups in the 70’s & 80’s, worked on many paraments for the church, decorated the church for different important events in the liturgical calendar, helped with communion as a lay person, and gave the gift of her singing through the choir. (Carol was very generous with her time and resources. She often gave gifts to those around her to show appreciation as well as concern.)
Her love for her family, church, friends, and her pets was profound. Her light shone through her and warmed many throughout her life. She helped make the world a better place and will be sorely missed.
