Juanita Cropper Cox, 87, of Russellville, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at her home. She was born in Woodburn on April 27, 1934 to the late David R. Cropper and Mettie Lee Sanders Cropper. She was a homemaker and member of Dripping Spring Baptist Church for 66 years. She was very active in the WMU Association and taught various classes in her church including children’s ministries.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cox.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Cox and wife Sue Ann of Franklin, Tenn. and Keith Cox and wife Sharon of Russellville; her daughter, Cheryl Cox Goley of Russellville; her grandchildren, Jeremy Cox and wife Jennifer, Bryon Cox, Brittany Coleman and husband Chris and Ryan Cox’ and her four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Juanita Cropper Cox will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, at Dripping Spring Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Noffsinger and Bro. Mike Stacey officiating with burial to follow in Dripping Spring Cemetery. Visitation at the church will be held Friday from 10 a.m. until the service hour of 1 p.m.
Summers and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Dripping Spring Baptist Church for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 4145 Watermelon Road, Olmstead, KY 42265.
Pallbearers: Chris Cropper, Alan Cropper, Johnny Cropper, Tommy Adams, Greg Wilson and John Vick