Mildred Elizabeth Cox, 89, of Shreveport, LA, left this earth peacefully on March 21. A beloved mom, grandmother, friend, nurse and mentor, Mildred will always be remembered for her dry sense of humor, quirky sayings: “Stop your lollygagging!”, Christmas socks, gifts of $2 bills and her enjoyment of black coffee. Mildred will also be remembered for her soft heart, deep love and concern for others. Mildred supported many charities, especially those devoted to missions, single mothers and children.
Mildred was born to Jess and Opal Buchanan on May 17th, 1935, in Campo Colorado. Older brother Charlie “Chuck” and sister Margaret Buchanan welcomed her home.
The American Great Plains was a hard place to live in the 30’s due to the Dust Bowl. Jess and Opal moved the family to DeRidder, Louisiana when Mildred was a year old.
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all resettled in the pelican state. In 1939, baby sister Esther Ruth “Ruthie” Buchanan joined the growing clan.
When Mildred was 5 years old, her beloved mother, Opal passed away unexpectedly. This left their father Jess alone to raise 4 young children. Jess eventually remarried and the family welcomed another baby daughter, Lona Ann to the Buchanan Family.
A wonderful nurse, Mildred devoted her career to caring for thousands at Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) and Schumpert Hospitals, along with some PRN work at a rehab. Mildred was also a friend and mentor to those that were also employed at the hospitals.
In 1960 she married Shreveport native Robert Linden Cox Jr. They were blessed with the birth of two deeply beloved daughters Georgia Lynn and Robin Cheryl.
Mildred has been a lifelong member of the Churches of Christ. She as a faithful member at Church of Christ North. Mildred has lived a life of a Prayer Warrior and of service to others. Her Bible is well marked and worn.
In 1993, Mildred befriended a young lady, Wendy D’Water Kindt when they worked together. Mildred greatly impacted Wendy and helped bring her to know and love Jesus. Wendy referred to Mildred as her “Second Mom”. This was a great honor for Mildred. In 2008, Wendy and Scott welcomed twin daughters Faith Anne and Grace Hannah into this world. Faith and Grace referred to Mildred as their grandmother. Mildred loved Wendy, Faith and Grace fiercely.
Mildred is survived by her daughter, Georgia Ray, son-in-law, Greg Ray, grandchildren Gary, Deborah, Carson, Caleb, Isabella, London Ray and Faith and Grace Kindt, great grandchildren, Joshua and Lydia Ray, sisters, Ruth, Lona Ann and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Robin, parents, brother Chuck and sister Margaret.
A Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park located at 8801 Mansfield Rd in Shreveport on March 29th. The Viewing will be at 1. The Celebration of Life will begin at 2. Interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, Mildred’s wish was for support to be directed to mission support for Jana Brown. Donations can be made online at:
www.eastcobbcoc.org
Click on “Give”, then “Give Online”
In the memo line, please put “JANA – JAPAN”
