Helen Hyatt Cox

helen cox

March 11, 1924 ~ April 9, 2020

Born in: Haywood Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Helen Hyatt Cox, 96, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020.

A native of Haywood Co., Helen was a daughter of the late Walter Hyatt, Sr. and Augusta Brookshire Hyatt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Richard Cox, Sr., sons, Roger, Wayne, and Gerald Cox, daughter, Geraldine Cox, sisters, Pauline, Marie and Betty, and brothers, Billy, Mike, Jack and Junior.

Surviving are her son, Richard Cox; grandchildren, Lesley, Chad, Matt, Tony, Tonya, Brian, Dale, and Cody; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Dixie, and brothers, David and Bobby.

Due to the Covid-19 crisis, family graveside services will be private at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Hunter Cox officiating.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Helen was very special to us. She met us every Sunday morning with a smile and told us how good it was to see us. We have a Sunday morning church service at Pelican Health Care and have known Helen since she came there. Our prayers are with all her family.

  2. Richard, Aunt Helen was so special as all you boys are! I love you and am praying for you as you say goodbye to your mom! I’m sorry I can’t be there to share your grief. Give all your mom’s grands and great grands my love! Terry Lynn

  3. Aunt Helen was a tough lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed by all her family. Sending love to you, Richard, and all her grandchildren and great grands especially. Holding you in my heart.

  4. Richard, Aunt Helen was for sure one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead. I wish we could all be there but know that we are there in prayer and spirit. We love you… Debbie and family

  5. To those grieving her the hardest, may her memory warm your heart and her legacy strengthen your spirit.
    She will be greatly missed. 💝

  6. Miss Helen was a sweet Lady, was always a blessing to see her and pray with her. The cox family is in our prayers.


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