July, 1977  Unknown newspaper

     Opal Garnet Akeman Cox was born December 26, 1902, at Eaton, and departed July 2, 1977.  She was the fifth child of a family of eight children, all born in the same house to William and Mary Brigham Akeman.  Later, they moved to a farm west of town where, all but one, grew to maturity.  Ruby the youngest, the first to break the family circle, Cecil next, killed in an oil field accident.  The parents Velma and Lucy also departed.  She was married to Chambers Cox March 29, 1930 and he departed May 26, 1960.  They were blessed with two children, Thomas William and Patricia Kay Atwood.
     Besides the two children and daughter-in-law, Emma Dean, she leaves one granddaughter, Rhonda Kay Atwood, and three grandsons, Gregg, Mike, Gary and granddaughter-in-law, Denise Cox.  The brother, Carl Akeman, Robinson, and two sisters, Mrs. Faye Hall, Terre Haute, Ind., And Mrs. Mae Price, Kansas City, Kan., and several nieces and nephews survive.

 Two children sat by their Mother's side
Old enough to understand why,
That one day soon, God would take her by the hand
And lead her to the promised land.
Don't be afraid and do not cry -
'Cause God is always at your side.
I'll walk slowly up that path,
That one day you'll walk too.
I'll be there, you wait and see
For you Mother I'll always be.
Reach out your hand and take ahold,
As you walk that path of gold
"For My children, one never dies"
My work on earth has come to end.
The life in heaven will begin.
Do your best with God as your guide -
Then one day too we'll walk side by side.
Stand tall, no sorrow show, for your Mother must go.
My children now I ask of you
Be good, honest, and always true
Take my hand as God will do
Only tears of joy I want from you
Be at peace wherever you go
And in your hearts you'll always know
Your Mother's love you'll always have
Even when you walk that golden path.
Farewell for now, my children dear.
As God is whispering in my ear.

     Members of Opal Cox's family would like to take this opportunity to thank their friends, neighbors, and relatives for all their prayers, cards, food, flowers, and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our mother.
         Mrs. Patricia Atwood and Rhonda
         Mr. And Mrs. Tom Cox and family