Loma Farrell Fox

DURHAM-Loma Farrell Fox, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 13, 2015. She was born in Chatham County on May 14, 1919 to the late William V. Farrell, Sr. and Florence Goss Farrell. She was predeceased  by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Robert K. Fox, Sr. who died in 1987. Mrs. Fox was also preceded in death by her sisters Flora F. McGee and Annie Blanch Farrell.

Loma lived in Durham most of her life and was a 1937 graduate of Oak Grove High School where she was valedictorian. She was employed at B.C. Remedy Company for 27 years. She retired from the Durham County Tax Assessors Office in 1993 after 21 years of service.

Loma will probably be remembered most for her strong and unwavering Christian faith. She loved and served the Lord, prayed the most beautiful prayers and never hesitated to share her faith with others. She was a charter member of Page Road Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a member of the Baptist Women and  was a deaconess. She joined Guess Road Baptist in 2002 and was a member of the Faith Builders Sunday School Class. She was active there until her health prevented her from attending,

In earlier years, Loma enjoyed working in her flowers, feeding birds, traveling, attending dinner theater, visiting shut-ins in the nursing homes and volunteering. She loved people and enjoyed doing for others. She loved spending time with her family, friends, church family and co-workers. She was a very kind, very giving person who will be dearly missed.

Loma is survived by one son, David S. Fox and wife, Cindy of  Hillsborough; one granddaughter, Stacy Fox Keatts and husband Matthew; one great-granddaughter, Madilyn  Paige Keatts. She is also survived by her brother, William V. Farrell Jr. and wife Frances of Durham; as well as nieces and nephews and a special niece, Brenda M. Bell and her family.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Senior Living (Carolina House) for the kindness and care given to Loma during the 9 years she resided there. Also, thanks to the staff at Kindred Rose Manor for the care and professional support given to Loma the last couple of months.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Chapel. The family will receive visitors from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Danny McGee, Kent Farrell, Gary Farrell, Jack Sanderford, Jimmie Bell and Steve Bell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Page Road Baptist Church, 1912 Page Road, Durham, NC  27703 or Guess Road Baptist Church, 3102 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705 or ARC of  Durham County, 3500 Westgate Drive #402, Durham, NC 27707.

The Fox family is under the care of Hudson Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.

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