Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....COX, IRMA BARRETT June 29, 2014
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IRMA BARRETT COX

Irma Barrett Cox, 98, a dedicated Christian, a devoted wife, sister, sister-in-
law, and aunt, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2014, at her home at the 
Arbor, West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Cox departed this world, leaving behind a 
loving family, devoted friends, and lasting memories.

Born in Jackson Parish on October 9, 1915 to the union of Myrtie Whitlock 
Barrett and Cam Smith Barrett, she was educated at Crosley Elementary School and 
Ouachita Parish High School. She also graduated from Monroe Business College. 
She was employed at Montgomery Wards, where she met her husband, George M. Cox, 
and was also later employed at Power and Light Company. Together she and George 
enjoyed a career in West Monroe Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning, and 
then they co-developed D'Arbonne Hills Subdivision in West Monroe. After his 
death in 1976, she completed the units of the Subdivision that they had begun to 
develop together.

Mrs. Cox traveled extensively with her sister and brother-in-law, Melba and 
Hodge Garrett. She also enjoyed bridge and was a fervent member and attendee of 
St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was repeatedly recognized by the Pastor 
for her exemplary attendance, and she was a generous giver and benefactor to St. 
Paul's and to First United Methodist Church of West Monroe. After her husband's 
passing, she established a scholarship in his memory that is still active to 
this day. As a result of her compassion and generosity, many dental students and 
dental hygienists have been able to complete their degrees.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Cox; sisters, Catherine 
Barrett Fisher, Gladys Barrett Averett, Eula Barrett Aulds, and Melba Barrett 
Garrett; brothers, C.M. Barrett, Harriel Barrett and Cam S. Barrett, Jr. She was 
also preceded in death by her nephew, Jim Fisher.

Mrs. Cox is survived by her brother-in-law, Hodge Garrett, and her sister-in-
law, Margaret Sterling Barrett. Also surviving her are her nieces, Betty Fisher 
Price, Sylvia Fisher Zielinski, Linda Sue Barrett Chapaton, and Melanie Garrett 
Colvin; her nephews, Bill Gregory, Barrett Fisher, Cam Aulds, Dr. John Sterling 
Barrett, and George Aulds. She had a very special relationship with her nephew-
in-law, Micheal L. Colvin, and his sons, Garrett Micheal Colvin and Matthew Cox 
Colvin. She was most recently delighted by the birth of her great-grandnephew, 
Connor Joseph Colvin, who visited her shortly before her death.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Hodge Garrett, Bill Gregory, Micheal L. Colvin, 
Barrett Fisher, Cam Aulds, Dr. John Sterling Barrett, George Aulds, Garrett 
Micheal Colvin and Matthew Cox Colvin.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Terri Deese, 
FNP; Natalie and Rochell at Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care; also to the 
compassionate administration and staff at the Arbor of West Monroe. Finally, we 
want to thank Beatrice Rivers, Terry Taylor, Maria Hunt and Debra Caples for 
their loving care and comfort of Mrs. Cox in her final days. We appreciate the 
support of her pastor, Tim Neustifter and his wife Linda Beth, and Dr. Warren 
Blakeman for their timely visits. The family additionally appreciates Ricky 
Baker, Chaplain of Louisiana Hospice for his regular visits with her.

A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in the 
chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be held from 10:00 
A.M. until service time. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, the 
Ronald McDonald House in Monroe, or the Gideons. 

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