Mary Katherine Lawhenore Cox

McMinnville, TN resident and Bridgeport, AL native Mary Katherine Lawhenore Cox, age 90, was born July 25, 1926 and died September 11, 2016 at Riverview Terrace following a brief illness. A retired teacher's assistant with the Warren County School System and member of First United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Myrtle Smith Lawhenore. She was married January 10, 1947 to John H. Cox who preceded her in death on November 16, 2010. In addition to her parents and husband of 63 years, she was preceded in death by brother, Raymond Lawhenore; and sister, Frances Elizabeth "Missie" Garner. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Latisha Cox of McMinnville; two grandchildren, Lindsey and Savannah Cox both of McMinnville; and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Mt. View Cemetery with Tommy Vann and Bobby Cox officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at High's. Family and friends are to meet 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the cemetery. There will be no visitation at High's on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that donations be made to Books From Birth Foundation in Warren County or any Warren County School System Library to purchase books for children.