Dr. Lois Cox obituary: Dr. Lois Cox's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Dr. Lois Cox
1935 - 2019
In Memory Of
Dr. Lois Cox
1935 - 2019
She was born on January 7, 1935 in Humphreys, MO the daughter of George W. Hubble and Emma (Schmidt) Hubble.
She graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1963. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in special education from KU in 1969. She earned her PhD in administration in 1976.
Lois was director of special education for Topeka #501 from 1978-2001.
She was a member and past president of PEO Chapter DN. She was also past president of Kansas State Chapter, 2004.
She married Joseph Cox on May 20, 1956. He survives. Other survivors include daughters, Margaret Jarvis and Marti Anderson (LaRay); granddaughters, Julie Cundy (Chris) and Katie Jo Richards (Luke); two great-grandchildren, Evan and Will Cundy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Leon William “Bill” Hubble.
The family will receive friends during a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019 at First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6th & Gage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Topeka Rescue Mission.
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
She was born on January 7, 1935 in Humphreys, MO the daughter of George W. Hubble and Emma (Schmidt) Hubble.
She graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1963. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in special education from KU in 1969. She earned her PhD in administration in 1976.
Lois was director of special education for Topeka #501 from 1978-2001.
She was a member and past president of PEO Chapter DN. She was also past president of Kansas State Chapter, 2004.
She married Joseph Cox on May 20, 1956. He survives. Other survivors include daughters, Margaret Jarvis and Marti Anderson (LaRay); granddaughters, Julie Cundy (Chris) and Katie Jo Richards (Luke); two great-grandchildren, Evan and Will Cundy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Leon William “Bill” Hubble.
The family will receive friends during a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019 at First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6th & Gage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Topeka Rescue Mission.
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:00am
First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd
Interment
Memorial Park Cemetery
6th & Gage
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family