Evelyn Ann Medine Cox

Evelyn Ann Medine Cox obituary, White Castle, LA

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Evelyn Cox Obituary

Evelyn Ann Medine Cox, 77, was one of the matriarchs of the Medine and Cox families. She was a caring, generous soul whose faith and family were always the most important things in her life. She shared her love of family with her nine brothers and sisters, her in-laws, and her rather large extended family from the Medine, Cox, Guidry and Gonzales families. She gave of herself selflessly and tirelessly to her friends and family for her entire life, even as she fought courageously through her own battle with cancer. Helping others defined her earthly life and her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is now sharing in God's heavenly reward for her. Evelyn was the oldest daughter to the late Allen and Emma Medine of White Castle, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife of 46 years to the late Willie Anthony "Billy" Cox, of Pierre Part, and she spent the last several years of their life together caring for Billy as he suffered and ultimately died of complications from Alzheimer's. She was a native of White Castle and graduated from White Castle High School in 1959. She served many roles over her lifetime, including as a homemaker, physician's assistant, secretary, salesperson, and bookkeeper. She was also a lifetime member of the White Castle Jaynes, among other charitable and service organizations. Evelyn was called to heaven on January 1, 2019 after a long batter with cancer. She is survived by her three children, Dwayne "Dac" (Tracy) of Plaquemine, Ricky (Stacey) of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Charlene Gautreau (Alden) of Gonzales; her seven grandchildren, Andy Ewen (Kristin), Eric Ewen (Devin Ruiz), Codi Cox Ross (Mike), Cayne Cox (Victoria), Preston Cox, Madison Cox, and Kaitlyn Cox; and one great-grandson, Mackenzie "Mack" Ross. She is also survived by her brothers, Curtis Medine, Sr., Calvin Medine, Sr., Donald Medine, Sr., S.J. Medine and by her sister, Diane Medine Boone; sisters-in-law, Georgiana Cox and Joan Cox; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Louis Medine, Sr. and Emma Gonzales Medine; mother-in-law, Euphemie Guidry Cox, Brent J. Cox, Sr.; brothers, Andrew Medine, Sr., Allen Medine, Jr., and Gerald Medine, Sr.; sister, Shirley Medine and brother-in-law, Brent J. Cox, Jr. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle on Friday, January 4, 2019, from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Rev. Paul Yi will be the Celebrant. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum immediately following the funeral Mass. Pall bearers will be Curtis Medine, Sr., Calvin Medine, Sr., Donald Medine, Sr., S.J. Medine, Andy Ewen, Eric Ewen, Cayne Cox, and Preston Cox. The family would like to recognize and thank the physicians and staff at Our Lady of the Lake Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, especially, Andrew McWhorter, M.D, Bryan Bienvenu, M.D., and Robert Fields, M.D.; the administration and staff at Azalea Estates Assisted Living Facility in Gonzales, and a special note of appreciation to Diane Medine Boone, Joan Cox, and Kay Lawrence for their compassion and care for Evelyn particularly in the past months and weeks prior to her passing. In lieu of flowers, the family would kindly request that you consider making a donation to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (https://marybird.org/donate/) or The American Cancer Society of Baton Rouge. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com . Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2019.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ev. was a special lady, one that loved the Lord and fought with faith till the end. It was amazing to watch her family with her, your love and affection showed how much she meant, even down to the extended family and friends. She has left a legacy with each of you that you don't see in every family. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life. She will be missed by so many. I pray for God's peace and joy everyday in your memories. Love and prayers...

Lisa L'huillier

January 4, 2019

My sincere condolences

Marvin Williamson

January 3, 2019

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January 2, 2019

So sorry to hear about Evelyn's passing, she was a great friend of mine. My thoughts and prayers are with her family..R.I.P. Evelyn..

Geneva Gros

January 2, 2019

Doug and I were so sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. She was our neighbor for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the familyl.

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January 2, 2019

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