Obituary of Francelia Mercer Cox

Francelia “Frankie” Mercer Cox, age 89, of Wytheville, passed away May, 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Dennis & Lissie Boyd Mercer. She worked 25 years as a Dental Assistant for the Wythe County Health Department. Frankie was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, she was a member of United Methodist Church Woman, a member of Wesleyan Circle, the Welcome Club and The Christian Woman’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. David Breece Cox; daughter, Reva Christine Grubb Neel. Frankie is survived by her son, Rolfe & Reba Grubb of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Ashely & Dewayne Hodge of Wytheville, Daniel Lee & Jonathan Lucas-Neel; great-grandchildren, Caleb Hodge and Abigail Hodge both of Wytheville; niece, Alisa Mercer of Atkins; aunt, Sadie Repass of Atkins; special caregiver, Faye Scott of Wytheville. Funeral service will be held 11 A.M. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Timothy A. Hight and Reverend Lon Tobin. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 A.M. until service time. A private graveside service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to the United Methodist Women at St. Paul United Methodist Church 330 Church Street Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.