Karlyn Lee Cox Obituary
We bid farewell to Karlyn Lee Cox (Belleville, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 26, 2024 at the age of 86. Karlyn Lee touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Allan Cox (Jay); her parents, Earleen Soulney (Louie) and Vince "Bud" Chapman (Hulda); her brother-in-law Kevin Grimes; her niece Carla Eilers (Jim) of Lebanon, IL; her son Michael Cox (Mona) of Wildwood, MO; her grandchildren, Rick Cox (Shi), Catie Arndt (Luke), Tom Cox (Rebecca), Christopher Cox, Isabella Cox and Samantha Cox; her great grandchildren, Emma, Nayomi, Linkoln, Athena, Malakai and Anna; and her sister Sandy Grimes (Rich Soulney) of Maryville, IL.
She is survived by: her daughter Carla.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Henry's Catholic Church (5315 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62226).
Memorials: In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Belleville Area Humane Society.
