Mrs. Catherine Tillman Coxe

Passed 06/11/2022

Obituary For Mrs. Catherine Tillman Coxe

Mrs. Catherine Tillman Coxe, known to her family and friends as “Cat” the daughter of the late William “Buddy” Tillman and the late Mary Jane Ingram Tillman was born January 10, 1934 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. She entered into eternal rest and reached her heavenly home on June 11, 2022 at the age of 88 years.

She attended Anson County Schools. She worked and retired from Zimmer in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Catherine was a faithful member of Flakes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Wadesboro, North Carolina. She was a member of the Missionary and the Southern Gospel Singers for many years. She was a member of the Electa Chapter #525 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #10403.

She also enjoyed sewing, cooking and singing with the Southern Gospel Singers.

Catherine was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Elijah Coxe, Jr on May 1, 1955. To this union six (6) children were born.

In addition to her father, mother and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Fannie Richardson, James Tillman, Elizabeth Ruth Tillman, Thomas Tillman, Virginia Caraway, Robert Tillman, Charlie W. Tillman and Margaret Tillman.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories; six (6) children: Willie B. Cox (Juanita) of Miramar, FL; Linda C. Bennett (David) of Matthews, NC; Milton E. Cox (Phyllis) of Wadesboro, NC; Harold E. Cox (Maria), of Monroe, NC; Brenda C. Lewis (Dennis) of Matthews, NC and Cheryl E. Isibor (Michael) of Charlotte, NC; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Nannie Ruth Dunlap and Eliza Cox both of Charlotte, NC; a brother-in-law, Prentice Clark of Wadesboro, NC and a host of step grands, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A special thanks to the caregivers: Ms. Nicie Ansari, Ms. Yvonne Norris, Ms. Rosa Wall, Ms. Catherleen Smith and Atrium Health of Hospice of Union County & Anson County.



Guest Book

Sharing in your sorrow Catherine was a coworker at Zimmer we had lots of laughs a very nice lady

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Mrs. Catherine "Cat" was a good friend to my Mother also her beautician. She really knew how to do hair and she and my Mother ( Gertrude) were very good friends. Mrs. Catherine will sure be missed and forever loved. My prayers will forever be with her children Bernard, Linda, Milton, Milton, Brenda, Cheryl. And their children. She will always live in your hearts. Much love and prayers, Minister Wanda Kay Johnson

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The McCoy family send our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mrs. Catherine Coxe. Sincerely, Thomas McCoy

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Praying for the family.Just trust in the Lord for he is good all the time. Mae Smith

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Condolences to the family 🙏

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Praying for strength for the Cox family. Rev. Berdie Ingram

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My condolences to the family.

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Linda, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your family. Praying God continues to bless you and give you comfort. Joe Ann & Family

- Joe Ann Shaeffers

My condolences to the entire Cox family. Praying 🙏 God gives each of you comfort during this life célébration of your love one. James Tanner

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Sending Prayers and Condolences to the Cox Family. May you find peace and comfort during the loss of your dear Mother🕊🙏🏾 Wincy Harrington and Family

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Condolences to the Coxe and Tillman Family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. We love you all! -Thomas and Shelia Coppadge

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Linda, Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. Ms Coxe has found eternal rest. Love Earnest and Gladys Crews

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I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs (Cat) will truly be missed. Send prayers to the family. Linda Lindsey and family.

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Words can never express how sorry I am for you and your family.Mrs Catherine will be missed.I send prayers to the family.

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My condolences to the family

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May the Lord bless you and keep you in His great care. Blessings Rev. Dannie Montgomery

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May the Lord bless you and keep you in His great care. Blessings

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Praying for the Cox family love you guys Brenda Richardson and family grew up next door to Mrs. Catherine Cox.

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Praying for the Cox family, I knew every one of the family members I grew up next door to Mrs Catherine gone but never forgotten,love you guys

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Our Sincere Condolences To Harold, His Sisters, Other Family Members & Friends. Continued Prayers for Comfort & Peace. Rest In Paradise Mrs. Cox 🕊💐 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family

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Sending my condolences and prayers to Brenda Lewis and family.

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Praying for the family Doris Marshall

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Praying for the family

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Linda, may your mother rest in peace and may you be comforted by the warmth of our prayers. Sincerely, Mike Arriola & the SBA Family

- Michael Arriola

My condolences to your family during your time of bereavement. May God strengthen you in your time of sorrow. - Amber Quattlebaum

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Linda I am sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. I remember when we was on the road singing every where and we would run into your family singing as well. When anniversary time came around we would visit their church and like wise when it came around to us. What a time we had. Now she is singing on that heavenly choir. She will be missed. May God Keep you and the family in his loving care. Rosa Wall-Little and family

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My condolences 💐 the family

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May God continue to keep his everlasting arms around your family. Pastor Fred Leak & The entire Leak family

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My condolences to the family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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