“Of all the gifts that life has to offer, a loving mother is the greatest of them all.”

 

Ruth D. Cox (nee DeVelbis), age 92 of Pennsville, passed away peacefully at Friends Village surrounded by her loving family after a four year battle with Alzheimer’s.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 73 years, W. Bradford Cox, Jr.; her son & daughter-in-law, William B. III & Nancy Cox; her daughter & son-in-law, Sharon C. & Alan Wright; her granddaughters, Cathy J. Smith (& Jesse), and Amy Wright (& Mike); and her great-grandson, Lucas Bradford Smith. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Sylvia White and Anne Cox; her brother-in-law, Benny McLaughlin; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 15th in the Salem County War Veterans Cemetery, Rt. 45, Pilesgrove.

Ruth enjoyed spending winters in Florida with Brad, time with family and friends, and vacationing with her daughter and son-in-law. She was an avid collector of many things, and she loved her Pekingese dogs.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Salem County, 90 Market St., Salem, NJ 08079, or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 248 East Chestnut Hill Rd., Suite 4, Newark, DE, 19713.

Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family. Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.