Ruth Young Cox
June 18, 1927 - August 21, 2017
Ruth Young Cox, age 90, of Bristol, VA passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Erwin Health Care after a long battle with lewy body dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Stoffle and Beulah Campbell Young and a brother, Edward S. Young. Survivors include her sister, Lynda Wiles and husband, Avery of Bristol, VA and a sister-in-law, Jean B. Young. Ruth graduated from Old Valley Institute High School in 1943. She then attended Bible Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Ruth worked in the insurance field and retired from Provident Insurance Company. A private graveside service will be held at Shelby Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials0 may be made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 1500 W. Elk Ave., Suite 202, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Cox family.
Ruth Young Cox, age 90, of Bristol, VA passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Erwin Health Care after a long battle with lewy body dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Stoffle and Beulah Campbell Young and a brother,... View Obituary & Service Information