Helen Louise Joines Cox age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Cox was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 6, 1927 to Charles and Lelia Blevins Joines. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence S. Cox, Sr.; son James Lester Cox and brother James Joines.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Patsy and Ronnie Cox; son Clarence S. Cox, Jr. all of Galax, Virginia; grandchildren and spouses Robert Simpson; Ronnie Simpson and Hope; James Cox; Shannon Tate and Ricky; Rhonda Reed and Dale; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Sam Holder and Pastor Bill Spurlin officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O John R. Cox, 771 Vox Road, Sparta, North Carolina 28675 or to the Shriner's.