Carol L. Cox

Sutherland, Iowa

Carol L. Cox, 73, of Sutherland, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Sutherland with Pastor John Erickson, officiating.

Burial will be at Waterman Cemetery in Sutherland.

Visitation with family present will be from 9:30 to 10:15 A.M. at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Sutherland.

IN LOVING MEMORY

CAROL L. COX

BORN

December 15, 1952

Storm Lake, Iowa

PASSED AWAY

August 26, 2026

Sutherland, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 3, 2026

Eldridge Family Funeral Home; Sutherland, Iowa

Pastor John Erickson – Officiating

MUSIC

C.D. “The Old Rugged Cross” by Alan Jackson

C.D. “When I Get Where I Am Going” by Brad Paisley

CASKET BEARERS

Cole Cox 

Tyler Cox

Zach Chinn 

Jason Joines

Will Joines 

Kerry Dau

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Waterman Cemetery

Sutherland, Iowa

After today’s graveside service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the

Sutherland Church of Christ.

Arrangements are under the care of the

Eldridge Family Funeral Home; Sutherland, Iowa.

CAROL L. COX

Carol Lou Cox, the daughter of Glen and LaVonne (Larson) Sanders was born December 15, 1952, in Storm Lake, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Newell High School. She married Billy Allen Cox on February 28, 1995. The couple worked together on the farm and Carol drove truck and together they were very proud of their team truck driving ability. Carol enjoyed watching the grandchildren, online shopping, reading, and watching scary movies.

Carol passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy, sister, Synthia Hanson, and brother-in-law, Mike Bangert.

Carol is survived by four children, Chase (Jodi) Cox, Travis (Michelle) Cox, Adam (Christine) Cox, and Bridget Gilmore; ten grandchildren, Cole, Chloe, Tyler, HayLee, Millie, Harper, Tayler, Kylie, Damon, and Addie; siblings, Julie Bangert and Dale (Cathy) Sanders; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.