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.