Mary L. Cox, age 98 of Olney, IL and formerly of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Mary L. Cox, age 98 of Olney, IL and formerly of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Olney. She was born near Claremont, IL on September 15, 1927, to Francis and Edith (Crum) Phillips.
She married Leland Cox on February 15, 1949, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2009.
Mary loved to crochet, complete piece quilts, and was a homemaker to her family. She had also done ironing for others for 50 years.
She is survived by: two grandsons- Michael Smith of Belleville, IL and Brian Smith of Lakeland, TN; two great-grandchildren- Nathan and Lillian Smith of Belleville, IL; one son-in-law- Henry Smith of St. Francisville, IL; and two nephews.
Those preceding her in death include: her parents- Francis and Edith Phillips; her husband- Leland Cox; one son- John Cox; and one daughter- Mary Lee Smith.
A visitation will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Cunningham-Young Funeral Home in Lawrenceville from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with graveside services to follow immediately in Lawrenceville City Cemetery.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.
