Mary Louise Cox

Mary Louise Alley Cox, age 101, of Savannah passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was a resident of The Oaks at Pooler.

Mary was born in 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late August Earl Alley and Lizzie Mae Alley. Mary was a homemaker and an Air Force wife, following her husband from Alabama to Japan, Puerto Rico and many bases across the United States. She was a member of The Church at Godley Station, holding the distinction of being the oldest member of the congregation.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Willis S. Cox; her parents; and her sister, Betty Huckabee of Sylacauga, Alabama.

She is survived by her son, Earl Cox (Brenda); daughter, Elizabeth Claxton (Jerry); grandchildren, Michelle Thompson (Alex), Lisa Grassi (Daniel), Michael Claxton (Amy), Greg Claxton (Christy), Sherri Lynn Schaff (Casey) as well as 15 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 29. 2022 at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, GA 31406 with a service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.. A burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery, 1600 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice of Savannah or charity of your choice.

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