Ruth N. Cox Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth N. Cox (Lafayette, Indiana), who passed away at the age of 87, on December 19, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Amy Shideler and Cary Shideler; and her husband Cecil R. Cox. She is survived by: her sister BJ Corona of Florida; her children, Richard L. Byrd (Kelly Byrd) of South Carolina and Kathy Burks (Robbie Burks); her granddaughter Jennifer L. Byrd-Alvarado (Nicolas Alvarado) of Illinois; her children, Daniel A. Byrd, Kelly E. Byrd of Connecticut, Amber Morgan, Henry Barnett (Lacie Barnett), Matthew Byrd, Brandi Squires (Spencer Squires) and Michelle (Rob); her great grandchildren, Aaron and Reese Alvarado; her grandchildren, Colton, Landon, Aubrie Barnett and Declan Squires; and her stepsons, Ron Cox, Don Cox and Rick Cox. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.