Shirley Lyra Brown-Cox Obituary
The family of Shirley Lyra Brown-Cox (LaGrange, Georgia) announces her passing on August 5, 2026. Shirley, born on May 21, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Levi H. Brown Jr. and Jurushia Emory; her husband Calvin Cox; her sister Gail Cumberlander; her nephew Marcus Cumberlander; and her aunt Ladye B. Jennings.
She is survived by: her daughters, Jocelyn Cox-Hiler (Tony) of Rochester, Jacquelyn Cox Smalls (Troy) of Rochester and Jerralyn Cox Cooper (Dennis) of Lake Elsinore, California; her grandchildren, Jalyn Cox-Cooper of Rochester, Rodric Cox-Cooper of Alexandria and Gabrielle Cox of Lake Elsinore, California; her brother Walter Wendell Emory of Columbus, Georgia; and her siblings-in-law, Tero Cox (Leroy), Thelma Cox (Jerry), Inalda Cox (J. C.) and Mario Cumberlander. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, friends.
Her contributions to the organization were honored through a Leadership Award bearing her name.
