Sheila Gail Cox Obituary (2024)

Sheila Gail Cox passed away in her sleep on January 21, 2024. She was born near Seneca, Illinois on December 21, 1942. After attending high school in Seneca, Sheila attended business school and later on joined the United States Army for a short time. After leaving the Army, Sheila moved to Yakima nearly 50 years ago with her mother, Harriet Cox. For a number of years, both Sheila and her mother worked various fruit warehouses in the Yakima Valley. Sheila enjoyed walking for exercise and could often be seen wearing a straw hat as she made her way to various destinations. She also enjoyed sending greeting cards to her friends and neighbors. Sheila is preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Cox in 1955, and by her brother, Clarence Cox who passed in 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral (15 S. 12th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902) on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00am. Following the Mass, Sheila will be laid to rest next to her mother at Calvary Cemetery (1405 S. 24th Ave). She will be missed. Arrangements by Brookside Funeral Home. www.brooksidefuneral.com Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral Friday, February 2, 2024 10:00 AM 15 South 12th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Graveside Service Calvary Cemetery Friday, February 2, 2024 11:30 AM 1405 S 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Immediately following funeral service.