Ola Jane Cox Painter Obituary
We bid farewell to Ola Jane Cox Painter of Salem, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 7, 2026 at the age of 86. Ola Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ola Jane Cox Painter to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Ola Jane is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ola Jane's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nellie Gray Kanode Cox and Raymond Lee Cox; her husband Ralph Wayne "Buddy" Painter; and her siblings, Herman Lee Cox, Sr., John W. Cox and Leona Cox Nowlin.
She is survived by: her son Frederick Allen Painter (Jenny); her sisters, Louise Stacy (Clyde) and Ruby Wilkes; and her grandchildren, Ryan Allen Painter and Audrey Faith Painter. She is also survived by many cousins, nephews, and nieces.
