Carol Grace Cox, age 75, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 20, 2022. Carol was born on September 17, 1946 in Michigan City, IN to Frank and Shirley Grace (Berger) Messina who preceded her in death. Carol married the love of her life, Dennis Cox on Christmas EveContinue Reading
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Carol Grace Cox, age 75, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Carol was born on September 17, 1946 in Michigan City, IN to Frank and Shirley Grace (Berger) Messina who preceded her in death.
Carol married the love of her life, Dennis Cox on Christmas Eve Eve, December 23, 1965 in Michigan City. Dennis still survives her in Michigan City. After marriage, they spent a year in Germany before coming home to start their family.
She is also survived by her children, Jennifer (Jeff) Riley and David (Kimberly) Cox; grandchildren, Amanda (Mark) Talamantes and Jason Riley; great grandson, Ledger; brother, Daniel Messina; and countless treasured cousins and friends. Carol was also preceded in death by her grandson, Trevor Cox.
The loves of Carol’s life included Jesus, her family, gardening, and her beautiful home. She was very proud of her Italian heritage and was a wonderful cook especially her pasta, in which her recipe will rest with her. Carol worked at the News Dispatch in Michigan City out of high school and after that dedicated her time as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In lieu of flowers, please make any memorial donations to the Michigan City Christian Church, 11232 Earl Road, Michigan City, IN 46360.
A funeral visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360. There will be an additional visitation on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 9:00 am until the time of service at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Kim Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
To sign online guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www.Carlislefh.com. (219) 874-4214.