Pauline M. Cox

April 22, 1932 - March 9, 2018

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Pauline M. Cox, 85, formerly of Matoaka, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed. Born in Lamar, WV, she was the daughter of the late Richard Nesbit and Edith Bell Nesbit. Pauline was one of 8 sisters and 1 brother. For the last 10 years, great-grandmother Polly has lived in Chesapeake, VA to be close to her daughter, her grandson and her great grandsons. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Boyd Dale Cox, to whom she was married for over 25 years. All but two sisters have gone before her, leaving Evelyn Poff and Ellen Elliott behind to mourn, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Great-grandmother Polly (GPolly) is also survived by her loving daughter, Teri Mize (Earle), and her one and only favorite grandson Tommy Leeman (Meg). She also leaves behind her two great-grandsons, James Boyd and John Miller, who gave her so much joy and happiness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Polly’s name. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Gary Raulerson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mrs. Cox, or share condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.