Wana Cox Obituary
The memory of Wana Cox of Sterling, Kansas, who passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wana Cox to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Poorbaugh and Mamie Poorbaugh (Butcher); and her siblings, Patric Darrel Poorbaugh, James Poorbaugh and Merry Anne Lorimar.
She is survived by: her nieces and nephews, Jim Booker (Pat) of Olathe, KS, Don Cox (Sarah) of Phoenix, AZ, Bill Cox (Cindy) of Phoenix, AZ, Mark Cox (Lisa) of Phoenix, AZ, Allan Cox of Phoenix, AZ, David Poorbaugh of Cedar Rapids, IA, Carol Whitlock (Roger) of Surprise, AZ, Kathleen Cull (Tim) of Phoenix, AZ, Deeann Stover (Roy) of Cedar Rapids, IA and Debbie Lorimar of El Dorado, KS; her close friends, Jerry Bourgain of Sterling, KS and Faira Buckman of Sterling, KS.; Tracy and Candice Groth of Sterling, KS.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Calvary Baptist Church (212 S 1st St, Sterling, KS 67579).
Memorials may be given to Gentiva Hospice in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
