FUNERAL SERVICES for Fern will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Deepwater, Missouri.

VISITATION will precede the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

MINISTER Pastor David Hill

INTERMENT in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri

MEMORIAL suggested for Fern is the Ronald McDonald House and may be left at the church the day of services or at Hill & Son Funeral Home.

Edna Fern Cox, 87, of Clinton, MO passed away on March 17, 2023, at Golden Valley Hospital.  Fern was born November 25, 1935, in Plattsburg (Mecca), Missouri, to John W. Wortman and Ethyl C. (Ruschaupt) Wortman.  Fern graduated with the 1953 class of Birch Tree High School.

Fern was married to Oliver E. Cox, August 24, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

For many years, Fern worked for the city of Grandview, Missouri.  She retired as City Clerk of Grandview, Missouri, February 1, 1998.

Fern enjoyed raising her children through little league sports, going to the lake, fishing, and gardening.  Although she was preceded in death by her husband, following retirement, she built a house and moved to Truman Lake to live out the dream that she and Oliver had for so many years.  After moving to Truman Lake, Fern became active with the Mt. Zion Methodist Church and the local women's club.  Fern also enjoyed wildlife and bird watching.  She became an accomplished artist, painting numerous outdoor and wildlife scenes.

Fern is survived by Gertrude Lanier (sister), Bob Wortman (brother), three children Michael (Cindy) Cox, Kathryn (Michael) Byrnes, Steven (Sheila) Cox, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Fern Cox wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and Mt. Zion Methodist Church.