Ellen Cox's Obituary
Ellen Cox of Douglasville, GA passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024, of natural causes.
Ellen was born in Miami, Florida to the late Harry and Shirley (Johnson) Schwibert. Ellen grew up with two sisters; Debbie Walker and the late Mary Jo Beach. Ellen married the love of her life, Ralph Cox, in 1970. They had 3 daughters and called Douglasville, GA and surrounding areas home after moving there early in their marriage.
Ellen retired from Waffle House, where she loved her customers and coworkers, after over 30 years of service in 2010.
Ellen was the loving central pillar of the family who everyone could count and rely on as a mom, mimi and friend.
Ellen is survived by her daughters; Kelli Cox (Juan), Shelli Cox (Curtis), and Kristin Cox. Her grand children; Blake Cox (Brandi), William “Alex” Cox, Andrew Evans, Aj’ee Weddington, Tylin Blunt, Lane “Reco” Weddington (Ashley), Malachi May, and Jedidiah May. 10 great grandchildren and her beloved dog Patches who is left to the care of family.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Shirley Schwibert; her husband, Ralph Cox; and their beloved dog, Slick.
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