Lorraine A. Cox

Lorraine A. Cox, age 69, of Pennsville, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born in Salem, New Jersey, and was the daughter of the late Paul and Genevieve (McAllister) Gant. After graduating from Pennsville Memorial High School and Glassboro State College, Lorraine dedicated over 35 years of her life to teaching first grade in the Penns Grove Carneys Point School District. She made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students at Lafayette School, Lafayette Pershing School, and Field Street School. Even after retirement, she found joy in sharing her knowledge with international students by teaching English through a virtual children’s academy. Lorraine's dedication to family and friends, her unwavering resilience, and her adventurous spirit were evident throughout her life. She never let life's challenges prevent her from achieving her goals, demonstrating an indomitable spirit that inspired those around her. Lorraine’s unwavering dedication to her son was a defining aspect of her life, and she found immense joy in supporting him throughout his endeavors. Her home was a place of hospitality and warmth, where she and her husband, Brian, cherished hosting holiday and special occasion gatherings for their loved ones. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Brian Cox, and her son, Tyler Cox, and his wife, Lauren, of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is also survived by her brothers, Daniel Gant (Jack) of Raleigh, NC, and Dale Gant (Sutton) of Pennsville; sister-in law Barbara (Jim) Feeley: nieces and nephews, Kayla Gant (Claire), Kyle Gant (Rebecca), Kendall Evans (Dane), Erica Mulhern (Kevin), Heather Smith (Jeff), Conyers Lamm (David), Mary Claire Lamm, Laura Lamm (Ryan); and great nieces and nephews, Georgia Mulhern, Mila Mulhern, Cohen Petrutz, Kylie Smith, Kiera Smith, Kinsley Evans, Ashton Evans, Finley Humphreys, and Ophelia Drews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:00 am at Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown, NJ. Family and friends can visit from 9am-10am at Ashcraft Funeral Home 740 South Broadway Pennsville, NJ. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Meals on Wheels Salem County, PO BOX 888, Elmer, NJ 08318.

Lorraine A. Cox

October 6, 1954 - November 25, 2023