Carolyn Davis Cox
Carolyn Davis Cox, 92, of Rossville passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Mrs. Cox was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. She was a 1948 graduate of City High School. Mrs. Cox attended UTC after High School, but then stepped away from college to marry her lifelong love, Ted Lane Cox in 1950. Mrs. Cox made her way back to college and attended Columbus College where she received her bachelor’s degree in 1970. She then earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education from Georgia State University. Mrs. Cox taught third grade at Normal Park Elementary for most of her teaching career. She loved teaching this age group because she tried to develop curiosity in young minds and instill a love of learning. She retired in the early 1990s from the Hamilton County Board of Education with over 20 years of service. She loved teaching this age group because she had a hand in molding these students. Mrs. Cox’s hobbies included camping with her husband, boating, and flying. She also participated in the Senior Olympics competing in table tennis and shuffle board, receiving numerous medals. Mrs. Cox loved intelligent conversations, games that sharpened her mind, jigsaw puzzles, and jumble puzzles.
Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Lane Cox; and parents, James and Ina Davis.
Survivors include her daughter, Marie Cox Thomas; two grandchildren, Cheryl (Billy) Duke; and Laura Taylor; five great grandchildren: Blanding Saye, Jr., Diana Saye; Xan Taylor, Audrey Taylor; and Zach Taylor.
Condolences may be shared with the family at lane-southcrestchapel.com.
There will be a private gathering at a later date at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.