Mrs. Helen McLaurin Cox

Mrs. Helen McLaurin Cox was born April 23, 1940 to the late Lemuel and Cornelia McLaurin. She was the third child of five siblings rasied on a farm in Florence, MS. Helen graduated from New Hope High School in 1959. She received her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Mary Holmes Junior College in 1973, and her Bachelor's degree in Community Education from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1980. She obtained certifications in Nutrition and Food Service, Kindergarten Primary Education and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education. Helen worked in Mississippi with the Rankin Independent School of Education Head Start in Florence, MS as Food Management specialist for 6 centers in Rankin County, MS, from 1967 until 1974, when she moved to Milwaukee, WI. Upon arriving in Milwaukee, she was employed with North Town Day Care Center as Center Director. Her hard work and talent was recognized and she rose up the ranks rapidly to Education Supervisor, to Head Start Program Coordinator, then to Early Childhood Director. She retired in 2003. After retirement she moved back to Mississippi and became a Bus Monitor with the Rankin County School district until 2019. Helen meet and married the love of her life, YC. Helen was a loving and devoted wife for all 50 years they were married. She received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Brown Hill Baptist Church. After retiring and returning home, she joined Jerusalem MB Church were she was a devoted and faithful member. She wore many hats. She was President of the Women Ministry, a Greeter, a member of the Beautifcation Committee, Sanctuary Choir and Prayer Group. Helen had a passion for beautiful flowers and her yard reflected just that. She loved gathering with her family and spreading the gospel. She will always be remembered by her warm smile, compassionate heart, and sense of humor endeared by everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her sisters Azelia Potter and Lorraine Ainsworth, her brother, Willie Lee Williams, stepson Daryl Cox and God-Daughter Joyce Dunson. Helen leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Lord took her hand and welcomed her home. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband YC Cox of Florence, MS; one sister Hazel McConico of Chicago, IL; five brother in-laws; Bill (Celia) Cox, Curtis(Francis) Cox, W.G. (Betty) Cox, Fred (Ella Mae) Cox, George (Doris) Cox all of Florence, MS, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Helen McLaurin Cox

April 23, 1940 - May 29, 2024