Joy Ruth Cox, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at her residence. She was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, a former employee of Redstone Arsenal, USPS, and a homemaker. She was a member of Cloverdale Congregational Methodist Church and a past member of the gospel group, “Redeemed Singers”.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle South Rhodes; her husband, Lawrence Cox; three brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by one son, Michael Cox of Lawrenceburg, TN; one daughter, Karen Christian (Donald) of Lawrenceburg, TN; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Rhodes of Garland, TX; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with Kent McDowell officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.
