Barbara E. (Towns) Cox 83, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Christian Health & Rehab in Lebanon, MO.

She was born March 3, 1928 in Morrisville, MO the daughter of William and Helen (Painter) Ryan.

She had work as a waitress for many years.

She loved to watch the Atlanta Braves Baseball team and did not want to be disturbed while watching.

In 1980 she married Klebe A. Cox in Rogers Arkansas. He died in Aug. 1994.

Survivors include

1 Son David T. Towns Liberal, KS
7 Step sons

2 Daughters Sherry Lynn Olney Pelion, S.C.
Carla D. Lanford Mountain Rest, S.C.
3 Step Daughters

6 brothers and 7 sisters

7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren

Preceeded in death by Parents, 1 Daughter Qwenth Rippy, 1 granddaughter, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm Friday at Liberal, Cemetery with Pastor Arlen Ankle presiding.

There will be no public visitation.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com

Brenneman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements