Margie L. Cox

Margie L. Cox, 101, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Village at Allandale.

Born in Virginia and raised in North Carolina, Margie eventually settled in Kingsport, where she raised her family and worked as a manager for Bonworth. She was a faithful member of Vernon Heights Missionary Baptist Church for 71 years. She enjoyed playing softball, bowling, and watching the Atlanta Braves. She was also an avid basket maker. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Charlie and Dakota Ingram, Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 86 years, Paul P. Cox; son, Vester Coffey; and 11 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her sons, Russell Coffey, Jerry Cox (Elaine), and Paul Cox (Ellen); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Hite; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Ferren officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dewayne Coffey, Keith Coffey, Joel Coffey, Jon Cox, Scott Cox, and Dwight Ingram.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or Vernon Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 2547 Russell St., Kingsport, TN 37664.