Dorothy Mae Cox

SEDALIA — Dorothy Mae Cox, 91, of Sedalia was called home by her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2016.

She was born on January 8, 1925 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Emmet and Mae (Zimmerman) Scott, who preceded her in death. In 1962, in Kansas City, MO she was united in marriage to James Cox, who preceded her in death in April of 1969.

Dorothy enjoyed cooking for family, her Sunday paper and company. She was a master at elephant ears, lasagna, and strong coffee. Always ready with a joke and a sympathetic ear she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by three sons, Charles Ellis, Jr. of Killeen, TX, Terry Ellis of Austin, TX and Mark Ellis of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Vicki Paul and Christie Wilson.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17th, 2016 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sedalia Meals on Wheels.