 1917 - 2012 (94 years)
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| Name |
Verna Hazel Lee [1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Born |
21 Apr 1917 |
Los Angeles Co., California  [3, 5] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Died |
11 Feb 2012 |
Turlock, California [6] |
| Buried |
17 Feb 2012 |
Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, California [6] |
| Person ID |
I1101 |
Carley Bisher's Ancestry |
| Last Modified |
15 Feb 2012 |
| Father |
George Fredrick Lee, b. 23 Nov 1888, Calabasas, California , d. 1 Jan 1942, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., California (Age 53 years) |
| Mother |
Hazel Goodlin, b. 9 Feb 1892, California , d. 28 Nov 1965, Stanislaus, California (Age 73 years) |
| Divorced |
Yes, date unknown |
| Family ID |
F592 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Leonard Carl Cox, b. 14 Oct 1909, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas , d. 15 Mar 1997, Turlock, California (Age 87 years) |
| Married |
27 Jul 1935 [4] |
| Children |
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| Last Modified |
18 Oct 2010 |
| Family ID |
F600 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- As a child, someone said to Verna, "If you don't be a good girl, Santa Claus isn't going to bring you any presents!" Verna replied, "My Santa Claus is a BAD Santa Claus and he brings bad girls presents!" When Verna was little, she lived at 706 Tularosa St. near Hoover in Los Angeles. Her cousin, Thelma LaGier, would push her in a buggy to the store. Verna lived in Turlock, California in 1977 and 2009.
MODESTO BEE
VERNA COX (LEE)
April 21, 1917 - February 11, 2012
Verna Cox passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Saturday February 11th, 2012 in Turlock California. She was a very giving and special lady, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and aunt. Verna was born on April 21st, 1917 in Los Angeles California to Frederick and Hazel Lee. She graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1935 and was married to Leonard Cox on July 27th, 1935 in the San Fernando Valley. Verna and Leonard had two daughters Jackie and JoAnn before moving to the Turlock area in 1948.
Verna was the Office Manager for Lander Veterinary Clinic for 30 years before her retirement in 1980. After retirement Verna enjoyed RVing with her husband Leonard. She also was active in the Turlock Women's Bowling Association for 40 years. Later in life Verna volunteered at the Salvation Army in Turlock.
Verna loved her family very much and her time spent with them and attending their events. She could always be found at sporting events or functions of one of the grand kids. She also loved to bake and kept an ample supply of cookies on hand although one of her most sought after dishes was fried catfish.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Cox of 62 years in 1997, her parents Hazel and Frederick Lee, and her brother Clarence Lee.
Verna is survived by her daughters Jackie Ferreira (Raymond) of Hilmar and JoAnn Cooper (Lewie) of Turlock, grandchildren Frank Ferreira (Emily) of Atwater, Mark Ferreira (Cathy) of Turlock, Bruce Elliott (Cyndy) of Oakdale, Karen Ferreira of Turlock, Gaye Nelson (Robert) of Hilmar, and Cindi Elliott of Turlock. She also leaves behind 14 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Allen Mortuary 247 N. Broadway Turlock, CA 95380. Public visitation will be Thursday February 16th, 2012 from 4 - 7pm and services on Friday February 17th, 2012 at 1pm at Allen Mortuary. Graveside services will follow at Turlock Memorial Park.
Remembrances can be made to The Salvation Army 893 Lander Ave Turlock, CA 9538 or Hospice of Emanuel P.O. Box 2120 Turlock, CA 95381.
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