1938
Peggy
2024
Peggy Ellen Scarce Cox
September 6, 1938 — February 27, 2024
Peggy Ellen Scarce Cox, known affectionately as Peggy to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024, at 85 in Fountain Inn, SC. Born on September 6, 1938, in Travelers Rest, SC, Peggy was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life, touching the hearts of everyone she met.
Peggy was the cherished matriarch of a large and loving family. She is survived by her devoted children, Melody Gray (Logan), Merry Cox, Will E. Cox, Jr. (Donna), and Brenda Q. Cox, daughter-in-law. She was a proud grandmother to Richard Owens (Heather), Christie Sheets (Blazer), Maggie Cox, Gracie Cox, Michael Cox, and Lisa Bishop (Andrew). Her great-grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Aiden Owens, Emily Johnson (Ty), Tiffany Petrik, Michael Wright (Mackenzie), Caroline Wright, Memphis Sheets, Meadow Sheets, and the youngest, great-great-grandchildren, Loren and Rhett Johnson, brought her immeasurable joy. Peggy also leaves behind her loving sisters, Dotty Poore and Betty Barnett (Wheeler), and a cherished niece, Katrine Brooks (Jim), along with her sister-in-law, Jane Dyer (Gerald*), and their families.
Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Will E. Cox, her dear son, John Verdin Cox, her parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Scarce, and her sisters, Shirley Embry (James*) and Estelle Hulin. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her loved ones in eternal peace.
Throughout her life, Peggy embraced the role of a homemaker with grace and dedication. She was the cornerstone of a happy marriage and provided a nurturing home for her children. Peggy's love for her family was evident in everything she did, from her travels around the world with her husband and friends to earning her associate's degree while her children were in school. She embodied an outgoing, considerate, vibrant, cheerful, focused, and determined spirit. When Peggy decided on something, it was sure to be accomplished.
Known for her iconic "Peggy look," which could rouse her husband from a church nap or signal her children that something was amiss, Peggy's sense of humor and love for life was infectious. She cherished the moments spent playing "Moonlight Sonata" on the piano for her husband as he lay on the living room floor, and her laughter often filled the room, especially when at the expense of her children and husband. Her husband once said that his investment into his love for Peggy was his best investment, and indeed, it was a love that flourished beautifully over the years.
Peggy's interests were as varied as they were passionate. She loved cooking, traveling, spending time with friends, reading, playing the piano, singing, and serving as the muse for her husband's art throughout her entire life. An active church member before her health declined, Peggy's faith was a cornerstone of her existence, guiding her through life's journey with unwavering grace.
Words that best describe Peggy are loving, kind, and friendly. Her warm smile and generous heart made her a friend to all, and her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. Peggy's life was a testament to the power of love, the strength of family, and the beauty of a life well-lived.
As we bid farewell to Peggy Ellen Scarce Cox, we celebrate the remarkable woman she was and the countless lives she touched. Her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were blessed to cross her path. May she rest in peace, knowing that her love and light will continue to shine in the lives of those she leaves behind.
Peggy was the cherished matriarch of a large and loving family. She is survived by her devoted children, Melody Gray (Logan), Merry Cox, Will E. Cox, Jr. (Donna), and Brenda Q. Cox, daughter-in-law. She was a proud grandmother to Richard Owens (Heather), Christie Sheets (Blazer), Maggie Cox, Gracie Cox, Michael Cox, and Lisa Bishop (Andrew). Her great-grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Aiden Owens, Emily Johnson (Ty), Tiffany Petrik, Michael Wright (Mackenzie), Caroline Wright, Memphis Sheets, Meadow Sheets, and the youngest, great-great-grandchildren, Loren and Rhett Johnson, brought her immeasurable joy. Peggy also leaves behind her loving sisters, Dotty Poore and Betty Barnett (Wheeler), and a cherished niece, Katrine Brooks (Jim), along with her sister-in-law, Jane Dyer (Gerald*), and their families.
Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Will E. Cox, her dear son, John Verdin Cox, her parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Scarce, and her sisters, Shirley Embry (James*) and Estelle Hulin. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her loved ones in eternal peace.
Throughout her life, Peggy embraced the role of a homemaker with grace and dedication. She was the cornerstone of a happy marriage and provided a nurturing home for her children. Peggy's love for her family was evident in everything she did, from her travels around the world with her husband and friends to earning her associate's degree while her children were in school. She embodied an outgoing, considerate, vibrant, cheerful, focused, and determined spirit. When Peggy decided on something, it was sure to be accomplished.
Known for her iconic "Peggy look," which could rouse her husband from a church nap or signal her children that something was amiss, Peggy's sense of humor and love for life was infectious. She cherished the moments spent playing "Moonlight Sonata" on the piano for her husband as he lay on the living room floor, and her laughter often filled the room, especially when at the expense of her children and husband. Her husband once said that his investment into his love for Peggy was his best investment, and indeed, it was a love that flourished beautifully over the years.
Peggy's interests were as varied as they were passionate. She loved cooking, traveling, spending time with friends, reading, playing the piano, singing, and serving as the muse for her husband's art throughout her entire life. An active church member before her health declined, Peggy's faith was a cornerstone of her existence, guiding her through life's journey with unwavering grace.
Words that best describe Peggy are loving, kind, and friendly. Her warm smile and generous heart made her a friend to all, and her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. Peggy's life was a testament to the power of love, the strength of family, and the beauty of a life well-lived.
As we bid farewell to Peggy Ellen Scarce Cox, we celebrate the remarkable woman she was and the countless lives she touched. Her memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were blessed to cross her path. May she rest in peace, knowing that her love and light will continue to shine in the lives of those she leaves behind.
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