GRACE’S OBITUARY

Grace Elaine Cox, age 70, of Dodson, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on January 14, 1956, in St. Francisville, Louisiana.

Grace was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She cherished her family above all else and found great joy in the time spent with them. A dedicated nurse by profession, Grace had a compassionate heart and touched countless lives through her care and kindness toward her patients. She also held dear the friendships she made during her years with her Nichols Department Store family.

Outside of her work, Grace found peace and happiness tending to her flower beds and caring for her beloved six “fur babies,” who brought her constant companionship and joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene Terral, Sr. and Bertha Stotts Terral; and her beloved husband of 50 years, James Cox.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Janis Lawson and husband Bobby, and Valerie Berry and husband Jeff; her grandchildren, Destiny Bryant and husband Keith, Hunter Sims and wife Katie, Garrett Berry and wife Leesha, Daniel Berry and wife Rachel, Hailey Warren and husband Blake, and Holly McCartney and husband Cole; her great-grandchildren, Little Keith, Waylon, Memphis, Colt, Grayson, Beckett, Audie, and Josie; her sister, Jewell Cloud and husband Leroy; her aunt, Mary Koop and husband Dave; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Sims, Garrett Berry, Daniel Berry, Wesley Coker, Spencer Gaar, and Keith Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Lawson, Jeff Berry, Leroy Cloud, and Anthony Harmon.

Visitation was held at Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and again on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 12:00 noon until service time.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby McGuire and Rev. Otis McGee officiating. Interment will follow at Transport Cemetery.

The family invites friends to share expressions of sympathy and condolences by visiting http://www.southernfuneralhome.com
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Grace will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her unwavering love for her family, and the kindness she extended to all who knew her. Her legacy of compassion and devotion will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.