Erma Cox

O BITUARY

A UGUST 2, 1943—A UGUST 27, 2025

E RMA J EAN was born in Kosse, Texas on August 2, 1943, to the late Ozzie and Mable Moore. She graduated from Washington High School in 1963 and attended Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University. Jean moved to Dallas and began working at Texas Instruments where she met Quinton Cox of Wortham, Texas. They married in 1970 to this union 2 daughters, Marcy Regina and LaQuinta Preola were born. Jean joined People’s Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. S.M. Wright. She served on the Women’s Auxiliary Committee. With resilience and determination, Jean became a self employed entrepreneur, proudly owning the Cox Adult Foster Care Home for over two decades. Her achievements as a successful Black Female Business Owner stood as a testament to her fortitude and commitment to serve the community with compassion and grace. Under her careful stewardship, she created a nurturing environment that reflected her subtle, soft spoken demeanor, alongside her beautiful smile that could light up the darkest of days. Jean was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Quinton Cox, and her cherished parents, Ozzie and Mable Moore. She now joins her departed siblings: Annie Faye Hicks, Charles Moore, Freddie Moore, and Ozzie Mauldin, in eternal peace. Jean leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Marcy and LaQuinta Cox; 3 grandchildren: Kwynne Rolland, Jeanah Rolland, Kodie McMorris. Siblings: Johnnie Wright, Marie (Robert) Williams, Mildred Willis, Bernice Hickman, Roy (Earlene) Moore Sr. and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. Dallas, Texas 75224 Pastor Kennon Tenison, Officiating Pleasant Hill M. B. C.

P ROCESSIONAL /F INAL G LIMPSE

Clergy and Family

S CRIPTURE R EADINGS

Deacon Charles R. Moore Antioch Fellowship M. B. C.

Old Testament New Testament

P RAYER

Pastor Kennon Tenison

S OLO

Cecilia Godbolt

R ESOLUTIONS /R EMARKS

2 Minutes, Please

S OLO

Cecilia Godbolt

“Amazing Grace” - Mama’s Favorite Song

M ESSAGE OF C OMFORT

Pastor Gaylon Wright Third Avenue M. B. C.

B ENEDICTION

Pastor Kennon Tenison

R ECESSIONAL

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7

When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years.

But start out bravely with a gallant smile

And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near

And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!

Helen Steiner Rice

1943—2025

Mom, you faced every challenge with grace. Your strength, confidence and resilience inspire me. Your love & warmth will forever bind us. Although it was time for you to go, I will always see you in your grandchildren, I will see your smile in your granddaughter Kwynne, your mannerism in your granddaughter Jeanah, and your sense of humor with your grandson, Kodie. There are no goodbyes for us. I love you, Mom. You will always be in my heart. – Marcy

My dear Mama, the pain of your absence is beyond words. Your love was constant and shaped my life and will continue to guide me. I will carry your laughter in my heart as a reminder of the brightness I will need to get through life without you. – Love you always, LaQuinta

To my Granny Pooh, I will miss you dearly. You may be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart. – Love Kwynnie-Pooh

I carry you in my name, but also in the way I laugh, in the way I care, and in the way I try to be gentle with the world. – Jeanah

To Granny from KoKo, I’ll forever love you how you loved me, unconditionally. I’ll remember all our moments together for you. - Kodie

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT There is such great comfort in the assurance that we are not alone in this hour of our great loss. That assurance is affirmed by the many warm and sincere expressions of comfort and sympathy each of you have shown. We extend gratitude for all acts of kindness and concern during this season. Your personal visits, telephone calls, delicious food, cards, beautiful floral arrangements and especially your fervent prayers, are deeply appreciated. May the rich and abundant blessings of the Lord be upon each of you. The love you’ve shown to us will never be forgotten .

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to thank two caregivers Ciara Burton and NaTonnya Phillips for their unwavering love and commitment to the care of our mom. Words cannot express our gratitude for these young ladies. We would like to also express our gratitude to mom’s great nephew Bosco Phillips III with Golden Gate Funeral Home for assisting us in final arrangements of mom.

With sincere thanks,

F INAL A RRANGEMENTS E NTRUSTED T O :

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