Louise Cox

Louise Steed Duke Cox, 84, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Parks Crossroads Christian Church Cemetery, Ramseur, with Rev. Mark Hall officiating.

A native of Randolph Co., NC, Mrs. Cox was born February 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Marvin and Mae Robbins Steed. She retired from Arrow Precision Elements after 34 years of service and was a member of Grace Community Fellowship. Being a simple woman of few words, Mrs. Cox enjoyed her word search puzzles with a cup of coffee. She enjoyed shopping at Ollie's and Hamrick's, trips to the beach and the mountains, and pineapple milkshakes. Spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her best friend, "Lizzy," was very precious to her.

In addition the her parents, Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dean Cox, and sisters, Irene Robbins and Jane Hoover.

She is survived by her daughters, Tina Duke Luther (John), Tracey Duke Wilkerson (Jeff); son, Arnold Lee Duke; grandchildren, Zachary Duke (Ashley), Kasey Callicutt (Clint), Wesley Luther (Jessica), Lucas Wilkerson (Amy); great grandchildren, Keegan Duke, Kalie Callicutt, Lainey Luther, Lynlee Luther; step great grandchildren, Christopher, Madison, Jacob, Jackson; special niece, Lynn Hoover Wright (Roger); and her faithful companion and protector, "Lizzy."

The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the graveside service.

A special "thank you" would like to be extended to Brandy Baker and Nikki Canter with Amedisys Home Health, and to Amber and Megan with Hospice of Randolph. Thank you all, again, for taking such great care of our mom.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.