of Benton, AR
May 3, 1929 - August 26, 2012
Eva Jean (Burks) Cox, age 83, of Benton, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. She was born May 3, 1929 in Mabelvale to the late Jessie Lem Burks and Vera Ruth (Rogers) Burks. She was a member of Calvery Baptist Church and an Eastern Star. Mrs. Cox was very active with the PTA and had served as a past president. She was also a hotel book keeper and had obtained her real estate license.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one granddaughter, Jessica Amber Morgan and two sisters, Bonnie Garner and Joyce Gibson.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Olen O. Cox of the home; one son, Greg Cox and wife, Tonia of Benton, one daughter, Debra Kliewer and husband, Wayne of Benton; two grandchildren, Bret Morgan and Sabrina Cox; four great-grandchildren, Morgan George, Blake Potter, Jasmine Morgan, and Xander Morgan; six sisters, Sue Long and husband, Sonny of Benton, Martha Hilson and husband, Carl of Benton, Barbara Johnson of Greenbrier, Betty Chunn and husband, Fred of Haskell, Kaye Callahan and husband, James of Benton, and Sheila Clark and husband, Dave of Texas; two brothers, George Burks and wife, Carla and Jessie Burks, all of Benton; numerous nieces and nephews; many relatives, and other special friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Rev. Frank Thurman and Rev. Elvis Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
Visitation is from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 27, 2012 at the funeral home.
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29 Condolence(s)
Jeff Oglesby ( Triple T Service)
Friday, August 31, 2012
Olen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Miss Eva will be greatly missed. She was a special lady. My prayers are with you.
kelli lambert hazlett
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
to my aunt Eva, even though time has passed, you will forever be in my heart, to the family, you are in my prayers....to Olin, may god grant you much peace and grace for loving Eva....love you all Kelli
Larry O'Dell
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Linda and I send our condolences, and please know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Eva has been and always will be very special to me -- truly a ray of sunshine that will shine forever in my heart. God bless you Eva and bring comfort to your loved ones.
Rod and Marla Landers
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Sue and extended family, so sorry for your loss. Sisters are special and i see where you have been blessed with sisters as well as brothers...know you will miss her, she is now with our Heavenly Father and all the heavenly loved ones. You guys are in our prayers
Dale Griffin
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Im sorry for the loss of my great aunt Eva. Only met a few times while visiting my great grandmother,Vera Burks. As I think back on those memories ill always remember all of my Burks family..even though were so far away,you will all always be my family..to all my aunts ,uncles,and cousins I love you all,and always look forward to hearing from you..
Niki Heffington
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Ms. Eva was like a second grandmother to me. I grew up at Calvary Baptist Church. She was a very precious lady and I will never forget her. Eva would always greet me with a smile and a hug. She so loved working with the children at church. She was truly a gift in my life. I love her and Olan so very much. She is with Jessica now which comforts my heart. Eva will be truly missed.
Jim & Sue Roberts
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Saline Memorial Hospice
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice extends our condolences with the loss of Mrs. Cox. Thank you for gracing us with her presence. May your memories and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.
Jerry & Catherine Cottingham
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Olan,
Jerry and I were so sorry to hear of your loss of Eva. It is so hard to lose our loved ones.
We were so sorry to miss the visitation and services. We just saw it in the paper to late today.
Jay Elliott
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Sorry for you loss.Thinking of you and your family.I would have came to visition but did not know about it till I saw in newspaper.My prayers are with you and family.
Ron & Beckie Ridings
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Barbara and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Just know you and all your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Faye Martin
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
We just learned of Eva's passing this morning in the newspaper. Our hearts have been touched by her passing and our thoughts are with Olen and her family.
We will always remember her beautiful smile and her sweet caring spirit. She was our friend for more than 62 yrs and we will miss her.
Betty Cross
Monday, August 27, 2012
Dearest Olin and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of sweet Eva's passing. My, when I think of so many times I walked into Calvary and gave her a hug as she was sitting on that back row. She always had a beautiful smile and a big hug back!!! My heart goes out to you all in the loss of one very special lady. She was a very dear friend and will never be forgotten. My love and prayers to the family.
Cindy Hill
Monday, August 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Miss Eva's passing. I found out to late to express my condolences in person to the family. You all are in my prayers. I came to know Miss Eva many years ago when her and Olan would bring baby Morgan to McDonald's where I worked. I will always be grateful for the special closeness that was shared between us. Your loving smile will be missed but always remembered in my heart.
Ken & Sherry Barnard
Monday, August 27, 2012
Such a sweet lady who loved the Lord and spent her life lovng and caring for others. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her church and working with the children. It was a joy to be her pastor for close to six years. Eva and her sweet smile will be greatly missed by us all.
Sabrina Cox
Monday, August 27, 2012
Nanny, I love you sooooo much fly with the angels and give Jessie a BIG hug for me. See you soon.
Brooke (Camp) Kling
Monday, August 27, 2012
Uncle Olan and Kids- My heart hurts so bad for you all right now. I know what a presence Aunt Eva was in your family. She was so very special! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Burks Family- Aunt Eva was such a sweet spirit, and will forever be remembered in our hearts. Her memory will be cherished by her many nieces, nephews, etc. I know what a beautiful bond the "Burks kids" had and will continue to have. It is something that I know that Aunt Eva was proud of. You are all in my thoughts as I cannot begin to imagine the loss of a sibling. Love to you all.
Clint Hilson
Monday, August 27, 2012
There is just one word I can come up with when I look at this picture of my Aunt Eva, it is CLASS!!! Heaven got a little brighter today. R.I.P. Auntie
Linda Brice
Monday, August 27, 2012
Such a caring, graceful, loving lady. Knowing Her for 40 plus years and I am still amazed at her love of her family, friends and everyone she touched. She will be missed for many reasons. I am so sorry for your loss Olan, Debbie, Greg and all of her family. I know your heart is breaking.
Sue Burks Long
Monday, August 27, 2012
Well, my heart breaks that I have lost my big SIS but she is with our Mom and Dad and two other sisters, Joyce and Bonnie that she loved dearly but MOST OF ALL she is reunited with her precious grandaughter Jessica!! We called Eva Jeanie when we were all kids and our Dad continued to call her that after we all had quit so I bet she is hearing someone call her JEanie for the first time in many years.. Anyone that didnt know her in her earlier years dont know what a smart, graceful ,elegant, loving lady she was! if you dont believe me, just ask one of her brothers or sisters! I love my SIS!
Sue Burks Long
Monday, August 27, 2012
Well, my heart breaks that I have lost my big SIS but she is with our Mom and Dad and two other sisters, Joyce and Bonnie that she loved dearly but MOST OF ALL she is reunited with her precious grandaughter Jessica!! We called Eva Jeanie when we were all kids and our Dad continued to call her that after we all had quit so I bet she is hearing someone call her JEanie for the first time in many years.. Anyone that didnt know her in her earlier years dont know what a smart, graceful ,elegant, loving lady she was! if you dont believe me, just ask one of her brothers or sisters! I love my SIS!
DAWN BOGY VOUMARD
Monday, August 27, 2012
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH ONE OF YOU, AUNT EVA WILL BE DEARLY MISSED!!!
LOVE DAWN & KELBI VOUMARD.
DAWN BOGY VOUMARD
Monday, August 27, 2012
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH ONE OF YOU, AUNT EVA WILL BE DEARLY MISSED!!!
LOVE DAWN & KELBI VOUMARD.
Rhonda Camp
Monday, August 27, 2012
I have so many fond memories of Aunt Eva! She will be missed but we will hold her sweet spirit in our hearts forever.
Donna Whitebird Baker
Monday, August 27, 2012
Debbie and all my family in Arkansas,
My heart is sad today but I am so happy that the times I came down there that I went to visit your mom and dad. Everytime I saw your mom I was always washed in her shining sweet spirit that she just glowed with. We love you all here in Kansas. Please give her a kiss from me and I love her. God Bless her and you Debbie, you are one in a million for all you have done, love you Donna
Niece Pam McGimpsey
Monday, August 27, 2012
Olan,Debbbie,Greg and familes,My thoughts and prayers are wiith you all.May God give you comfort and peace at this sad time.Love You
Ron Spann
Monday, August 27, 2012
Olen and Family--My Dad (Clyde) said you and Eva were the greatest people who could have moved beside them--They loved you and Debbie and I do too. Ron Spann
Connie and James Truhett
Sunday, August 26, 2012
we love you and know what you have been through and going through... love you lots prayers are continuous for you all... lean on the Savior ... love ya
Ola Bramlett
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Jessie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each of you during this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Ola and Jim Bramlett