Ethel Sorenson Fox

Ethel Sorenson Fox Ethel S. Fox passed away at home on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. She was born November 28, 1914, in Taylor, Texas, to Neils M. and Maggie K. Sorenson. The family moved to Austin in 1924. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School, Ethel attended The University of Texas. Prior to her marriage, she was employed by Economy Engraving. On March 30, 1942, Ethel married the love of her life, August W. ("Mike") Fox in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were married 55 years until Mike's death on January 20, 1998. Mike and Ethel were charter members of Asbury United Methodist Church where they belonged to the Couples Class and Ethel was active in her Naomi's Circle. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Fox was predeceased by brothers Alvin Ray and Roy Cecil Sorenson, and by her sister, Nellie Sorenson Drabant. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl, son-in-law, Eugene G. Preston, and granddaughters, Johanna L. Preston and Louisa T. Preston. The family wishes to thank Stonebridge Health Center and Odyssey Hospice for their excellent care of Mrs. Fox. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1605 East 38 1/2 St., Austin, Texas 78722. The memorial service for Ethel Fox will be held Friday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m. at Weed Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar. Graveside services will follow at Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com