St. Albans, WV – Loretta Cox Young, of St. Albans and Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at CAMC General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas, on March 1, 2013. Loretta and Delmas were married for more than 60 years and lived many of those years in St. Albans. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Barbara Cox of Hurricane.
She was of the Christian faith and attended churches in St. Albans prior to her husband’s death.
Born Jan. 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Ardie and Amma Cox. Loretta was a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1950, and retired from State Farm Insurance. When she was well, Loretta was a fun-loving person who enjoyed traveling, anywhere! She enjoyed staying in touch with family, friends and former classmates and co-workers. Thanks to those who took her phone calls and befriended her. A special thanks is extended to those who helped with caregiving.
Loretta is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Knight, and brother, Gary Cox (Lucy) of Charleston and Hurricane. She claimed Gary’s granddaughters as her own and dearly loved Kala and Katelynn.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
