Christian L. Cox was born on August 10, 1946 in Robeson County, North Carolina and passed away on June 18, 2018 in Renton, Washington, due to a long-term illness. She was a secretary for Textile Industry at Kayser Roth and retired in 2015.

She married Jerry Cox in 1964 and was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church in Lumberton.

Ann was a life-long resident of Lumberton, NC. Ann was passionate about her faith and her family. She was a spiritual woman and involved in many church activities. She served as a Sunday School teacher and a choir member for many years. Ann was a devoted wife and mother and served as patriarch for her family. Ann enjoyed her life through simple pleasures such as talking with friends and family and gained many loyal friends during her lifetime. Ann will be deeply missed by her family, friend and all who knew her.

Her hobbies included reading, traveling, collecting thimbles from around the world. Her thimble collection exceeds 300.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Lovette and Dorothy Lovette.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Cox; her son, Shane (Amy) Cox; her daughter, Lynn (Mark) Stone; one brother, Harold (Jackie) Lovette and two sisters, Lorraine Lovette and Vickie Atkinson.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Austin Cox and Matthew Cox; two nephews, Jonathan (Amanda) Lovette and Andrew Lovette and two nieces, Michelle (Mike) Atkinson Lee and Madison Walters.

A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 6:00-8:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:00AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brett Young officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Long Branch Baptist Church, 8878 NC Hwy 72 East, Lumberton, NC and Southeastern Hospice, 2002 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.