Emily L. Cox

Emily was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Lackey; her beloved husband of 63 years, Charles L. Cox, Sr.; and her sister-in-law, Susan S. Lackey. She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Charles L. Cox, Jr. and Joseph G. Cox, Sr. (Karen M. Cox); her grandchildren, Joseph G. Cox, Jr. (Katie Cox), Christopher M. Cox (Heidi Cox), Robert C. Cox, Daniel P. Cox (Leah Cox), and Jason Gibson (Melanie Gibson); great grandchildren, Christian Andrew, Jazmyn Cox, Joseph G. Cox, III, Marcel Fajardo, Andrew Cox, Sami-Jo Cox, Dakota Cox, Logan Cox, Destiny Gibson, Mason Gibson, and Angel Gibson; great-great grandchild, Jasper Andrew; brother, Milton Lackey; sister-in-law, Terry Pierce (Al Pierce); nieces, Rhonda Lackey Holder and Dolly Cox of Colorado (whom she had a special place in her heart for); nephews, Randall Lackey and Brian Lackey; and many other nephews. She is also survived by Holly Cox and Mrs. Rita Benjamin (Rita was with her for her last two months and the family appreciates her very much).

Emily was born in Abilene, Texas on September 24, 1933, and later moved to New Orleans. She has been a resident of Terrytown, Louisiana since 1965. She graduated from University of Southern Mississippi (USM), where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. She was a homemaker, a part-time piano teacher, and music teacher in her earlier years.

Emily was baptized as an Episcopalian on October 22, 1933, and later joined the Methodist Church in 1966. She was a longtime member of Gretna United Methodist Church; a church she truly loved and adored. She also devoted her time and efforts to many of the church’s activities, including the choir, which she enjoyed immensely, and membership with the Women’s Auxiliary. Emily loved Mardi Gras, especially with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading books, solving puzzles, playing games, quilting, bird watching, visiting with her friends, camping, and travelling around the country. Her husband was a veteran of the U.S Navy, and for many years would spend six weeks traveling to the Navy reunion, and would visit their many friends along the way.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and congregation of Gretna United Methodist Church. Emily loved the church and all of its members dearly, both new and old.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Gretna United Methodist Church, 1309 Whitney Ave. in Gretna, Louisiana, on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 10:00AM until 11:00AM. The funeral service will begin at 11:00AM. The interment will follow the service at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans. Following the graveside service, please join the family for lunch and fellowship at Gretna United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Emily’s memory to the Gretna United Methodist Church, 1309 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA 70056.

To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com