Carol Ann Smith Cox 85 of Sherman, Texas went to her heavenly Home in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center.

Carol was born October 7, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Elvis Lloyd Smith and Annie Mae Dulaney Smith. She attended Bonham school for one year, and while in Bonham she was chosen "Miss Fannin County", was a Majorette and chosen to be Band Sweetheart. She later transferred to San Jacinto High School in Houston, Texas where she graduated in 1953. Carol married Alton Cox on January 2, 1954 in Durant, Oklahoma. They were married over 61 years until his death in January 2015. Carol was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Sherman where she was a Sunday School teacher, GA's leader, a mentor, friend and prayer warrior to many young women for 50 years. Carol and Alton enjoyed traveling through the years, both international and domestic. Carol's passion was reading and studying the Bible, which lead her to working at The Book Shoppe in Sherman where she was able to share her passion for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Cannon and husband Bill of Sherman; four grandchildren, Ryan Campbell of Fort Riley, KS, Rachel Campbell of Carlsbad, CA, James Tyler Cox and wife Barbara of Arlington, TX, Chris Mobbs and wife Lynn of Sherman, TX; two step grandchildren, Jason Cannon and wife Rosa of Arlington, TX and Christina Cannon of Arlington, TX; two great grandchildren, Mackenzie Tarter of Sherman; and Avery Davis Mobbs of Sherman. Three step great grandchildren, Sean Westmoreland of Hawaii, Seth Westmoreland of Sherman, and William Cannon of Arlington. She has 4 first cousins, Barbara Moore, Joe Moss, Margorie Taylor and Tom Taylor. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Alton Craig (Sparky) Cox.

Mrs. Cox will be available for viewing from 3:00-7:00 PM Thursday at Waldo Funeral Home. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.

A memorial and celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 15 at the First Baptist Church of Sherman. Dr. Mike Lawson will officiate. Mask will be required upon entering and exiting. Private graveside services will be held at West Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Preserving the Legacy fund of First Baptist Church Sherman, Texas.

Jeremiah 29:11