Margaret Claussen Cox

Margaret Claussen Cox, 91, of Nortonville, passed away at home, May 24, 2019, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born, October 25, 1927, to Lloyd and Eva Iris Ball in rural Morgan County near Franklin. She married Gideon “Douge” Claussen in 1945 and settled in the Nortonville Community where she lived for 74 years. In 1984, she married Beverly Pete Cox and when both families united, her family expanded, allowing her the opportunity to nurture and touch the lives of even more people. Margaret is survived by eight children, Linda Massey (husband-Larry Massey) of Jacksonville, Barry Claussen of Nortonville, Lezah Claussen of Fort Worth, Mike Tosh (wife-Elaine Tosh) of Jacksonville, Rhonda Cors (husband-Mike Cors) of Woodson, Lisa Eldridge (husband-Robert Eldridge) of Carrollton, Roger Cox (wife-Cathy Cox) of Blue Mound, Doug Cox (companion-Julie Alexander) of Chatham. She loved her 10 children, 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren more than life’s breath. She was preceded in death by her two husbands; Douge Claussen in 1983 and Pete Cox in 2004, two children, Gregory Claussen and Diana Claussen and her seven siblings, Geoffrey Ball, Teddy Ball, Byron Ball, Ruth Ball, Lawrence Ball, Beatrice Smith and Gerald Ball. She worked at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired as a Child Care Service Worker and was active on the family farm. The children she cared for at work loved her and she surrounded them with the same love she provided her family. She loved God, her family, her community, farm life, and flowers. She was an industrious woman who was equally fearless and full of compassion and possessed incredible strength of character. She was an amazing mother, and often took in children who were not her own when they needed a home; providing stability, nourishment and a warm heart. She was full of grace and mercy and she sowed a legacy of love that will flourish and shine in the many lives she touched. Her life was spent in the service of others; always giving powerful praise, words of encouragement, sage advice and offering wisdom seasoned by a life well lived. Even in death, she will continue to inspire and bring smiles to those who love her. Her celebration of life and services will be held at Youngblood Baptist Church in Nortonville, IL on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm and the funeral service at 2:00pm with interment following the service at the Youngblood Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Youngblood Baptist Church Building Fund. Daws Family Funeral Home in Murrayville is in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Claussen Cox

October 25, 1927 - May 24, 2019