Teri Kay Cox

NOVEMBER 5, 1951 – AUGUST 5, 2021

Teri Cox passed away in Olympia, WA, surrounded by family. She was born to Beverly and Dutch Howsden. Beverly later married Ray Page. Bev and Ray Page raised Teri in Ridgecrest, California with a life full of family, friends, fun, and music.

Teri graduated from Sherman E. Burroughs high School in Ridgecrest and soon fell in love with and married Richard James Cox.

Teri and Rich had one child, Corey James Cox. She went on to work several jobs but her favorite was being a Loan officer at the Naval Weapons Center Credit Union, NWCCU. Teri's last job was also a favorite, working at the Roosevelt Grade School daycare. The kids and parents loved her. Teri never met a dog she didn't love. She loved Disney, dolls, Coca-Cola memorabilia, and all music.

Teri was preceded in death by her husband Rich Cox, in 2001, and her parents Bev and Ray Page.

Teri is survived by her son Corey Cox (Carol), Sister-in-Law Carol Floyd, Sister-in-Law Suzahn Chris Krueger (Ross), 17 grandkids, 6 great-grandkids, 4 nieces and nephews, and too many friends to list.

“Celebration is in Olympia WA, September 18th at the Odd Fellows Park. In place of flowers donations to the local humane society would be awesome. Cards can be sent to 3632 55th Ct SE, Olympia WA 98501”

This article originally appeared on Ridgecrest Daily Independent: Teri Kay Cox