Barbara Jean Cox

Barbara Jean Cox, age 86, entered into the arms of God on March 26, 2021. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and she was dearly loved by all who knew her. Barb was born in Blue Island, Illinois, and lived in the Chicago area until 2003. She and Dan, her husband of 26 years, moved to Tennessee at that time. She was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church, and was an active member of PEO, a philanthropic educational organization. Before moving to Maryville, Barb had worked at Blue Island Bank in Illinois. She retired from there in 1994. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Shirley Swanson, and her daughter, Beth Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Dan Cox; son Jeffrey Tucker; step-children Nicolette (Mark) Granata, and David (Mary Jo) Cox. She was a grandmother to Jeffrey Tucker, Jenny (Kenny) Gregory, Cory (Amy) Granata, Casey (Whitney) Granata, Ryan Cox and Zachary Cox. She is also survived by sisters Dorothy Kornafel and Nancy Smith, and by brothers Robert and Elton Woertendyke. Barb was a proud great-grandmother to seven precious children. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Welcome Table ministry at New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 West Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville on April 17, 2021 at 11:00 am. Her life was a blessing, Her memory a treasure...You are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure.