Barbara J. Cox Obituary
Barbara J. Cox of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on October 7, 2026. Barbara shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara J. Cox or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred B. Cason and Vilee Hickox Cason; her brothers, Earl and Larry Cason; and her grandchildren, Scott Rowland and Kirstin Elise.
She is survived by: her children, Sandra Rowland Wilder of Jacksonville, Sherry Fussell (Donnie) of Fernandina Beach and Timothy Rowland of Fernandina Beach; and her brother Sonny Hickox of Opp, AL. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors (1305 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Hickox Family Cemetery.
