Ruby Elizabeth Atkins Cox, age 81, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst with family by her side.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Cox Memorial Funeral Home in Vass. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00AM at Ephesus Baptist Church in Sanford with Pastor Travis Corley officiating.
Ruby was born in Moore County, NC, on April 22, 1945, to the late Paul Columbus and Alma Rose Creed Atkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dexter Ray Cox, Sr., sister, Irene Buie and brothers, Jack and Billy Atkins.
She is survived by her sons, Dexter Ray Cox, Jr. (Michelle) of Charlotte and Tracy Shane Cox of Sanford; six grandchildren, Dexter III, Kelby, Kayla, Reece, Riley and Bonham Cox.
Ruby had a life of servitude, always serving in church as a Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member, Christmas Pageant Coordinator as well as helping with Vacation Bible School. She graduated from Central Carolina Community College in 1987 with a degree in Childcare and owned a daycare for nearly twenty years. She was an avid shopper both for herself, family and friends. Christmas was her favorite holiday of the year, and collecting angels brought her a sense of happiness. Dad always joked that a person could come to their house and “shop” for Christmas gifts, but he always knew she loved it, and he tolerated all. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
