Janice L. Cox

JANICE L. COX, 69 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, IL.

She was born to the late Louis “Buck” and Janie E. (nee: Clarida) Cummins on February 2, 1946 in Metropolis, Illinois.

She married David R. Cox on October 27, 2001 in Chester, Illinois. He survives.

Janice was a member of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She loved NASCAR Racing, her favorite was Dale Earnhardt. She loved her Grandchildren and was an avid dog lover, especially Coco, Lulu and Molly.

She had worked for Dr. John Beck and retired as a clerk from Menard Correctional Center.

Survivors:

Husband:              David Cox                            Chester, IL
1 Son:                  Bob Biesterfeld                     Chester, IL
3 Step-Children:    Frances Sibley (Kyle Heins)   Chester, IL
James (Kim) Cox                  Red Bud, IL
Ray (Julie) Cox                     Red Bud, IL
1 Brother:             Jerry (Gloria) Cummins   Creal Springs, IL
8 Step-Grandchildren: Jason, Cayla, Rayna, Devon, Anthony,
Nicholas, Preston and Kylie
2 Nieces:               Kelly McMullen and Michelle Ryder
1 Nephew:             Johnny Smith

Preceded in death by :  Parents

Funeral Service :        11:00 am   Monday, February 1, 2016
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL

Officiating: Rev. Tim Landskroener

Interment :                 Paradise Cemetery
Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation :                   Sunday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL

Memorials: Randolph County Humane Society
St. John Lutheran Church
American Cancer Society