Martha “Frankie” Frances Cox, 73, of Elkhorn, KY, daughter of the late Willie Malone and Sarah Minor, was born November 17, 1948 in Sonora, raised in Glendale, and departed this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She was married to Steve W. Cox in April 1984, and he preceded her in death on January 18, 2018. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Jean Hill.

Frankie professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Campbellsville. Frankie attended Campbellsville University and Columbian Institute where she received many degrees. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She was a certified paralegal and obtained a degree in Juvenile Delinquency.  Even though she was “retired” from working she was a full-time mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Frankie was the official sexton of Tallow Creek Cemetery.  

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters:  Stephanie Michelle Travis of Lexington; Elecia Mecole Spaulding & husband Andrew of Campbellsville

1 son: Bobby Clay Dallas Cox of Elkhorn

7 grandchildren: Steven Blade Thompson of Campbellsville; Austin M. Thompson & wife Brooke of Campbellsville; Shayne Murphy of Campbellsville; Wesley Murphy, Jr., of Frankfort; Jared Murphy of Frankfort; Deandre Bell of Campbellsville; and Emani Spaulding of Campbellsville

1 great-grandchild: Jazmyn RyLee Thompson of Campbellsville

2 brothers: Bobby Malone of Vine Grove; Curtis Malone & wife Charlotte of Franklin, IN

2 sisters: Mary Ann Maupin of Owensboro; Betty Jean Derringer & husband Rosco of Acton

Many other family, relatives, and friends

FUNERAL: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 1:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville

BURIAL: Tallow Creek Cemetery

VISITATION:  Monday, November 22, 2021 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Auberry Funeral Home

Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.