Eleanor Magdalene Cox

Eleanor Magdalene Cox, resident of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Brooksville, FL, died Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Eleanor was a helper who loved serving her family and friends. She enjoyed singing, playing the organ, and often you would find her checking in with others and praying for them. She fulfilled her life’s dream of being a mother and was a mom to many beyond her kids.

She is survived by her faithful husband, Stewart J. Cox Sr. of Tucson, AZ; five children, Diane Cox of Tucson, AZ, Stewart (Crystal) Cox Jr. of Kentland, IN, Greg (Jessica) Cox of Cedar Lake, IN, Brian (Carmen) Cox of Valparaiso, IN, Valarie (John) Smith of Tucson, AZ; 18 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; and several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents Anna and Arthur R. Bonke Sr., her brother Arthur R. Bonke Jr., her sister Mary Ann Shomer, her granddaughter Brittany Cox, and her grandson Andrew Miller.

A Memorial Service will be held at Goodness Family Church, 3141 W. Ironwood Hill Dr., Tucson, AZ 85745 on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at 10am.

Eleanor was passionate about Jesus and was always asking people if they had a church. She wanted everyone to experience God's Goodness for themselves. In lieu of flowers, help others get to know Jesus by donating to Goodness Family Church. Choose "MISSIONS" or if sending a check, write "MISSIONS" in the memo line.