Ruby Mae Cox Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruby Mae Cox of Corolla, North Carolina, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Joseph; her husband Edward F. Cox II; her daughter Karen M'lis Cox; and her siblings, James Reeves (Jimmy), Virginia Decker (Ginny), Joseph Reeves and Ruth Reeves.
She is survived by: her son Edward F. Cox III (Connie); her sisters, Barbara Duncan (Tom) of Northern Virginia and Donna Johnson of Chocowinity, NC; her grandsons, John W. (JW) Bohlayer (Abigail) and Edward W. Cox (Becca) of Grandy; and her great grandchildren, Layla Bohlayer and Ryder Bohlayer. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ruby's name to, Dementia Alliance of North Carolina online at https://dementianc.org..
