Yvonne Cox, age 76 of Logan (Columbus, Ga.), passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2023. Yvonne was born Nov. 21, 1946, in Winslow, Ariz. to Owen and Thelma Doyle. She and her parents moved back to Logan in 1947. She spent her childhood tap dancing, square dancing, participating in Girl Scouts, playing both the clarinet and bass clarinet in various school bands, and figure skating. Many hours were also spent at the Logan pool, swimming, lifeguarding and eventually teaching swimming lessons. Yvonne graduated from Logan High School in 1965.
After graduating from high school, Yvonne attended the University of Northern Iowa for two years and then transferred to Wayne State College in Kearney, Neb., where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minor in Business. In college, she also swam on a synchronized swim team and learned modern dance. After graduation, she went on to teach Physical Education and Business for 10 years at a Junior High school in Bellevue and also coached the gymnastics team.
In 1987, her family moved to Columbus, Ga. She was very involved in the kids’ schools, her neighborhood’s Garden Club and various volunteer opportunities. She loved and excelled at most crafts and had innumerable hobbies. She loved living in the South with all of the lush plant growth year round. Countless hours were spent enjoying her lovely, enclosed courtyard where she could watch the birds, chameleons, squirrels, and any other creature that made its appearance. She continued to call Georgia home until 2021, when she moved to Idaho.
She was a dedicated mother, up for anything, incredibly generous to anyone in need, and had a laugh that was absolutely infectious. Spending time with her grandkids and watching them do what they enjoy was a genuine pleasure for her, as well as watching her “grand-dogs.”
She will be deeply missed but will live on in our hearts and in the many memories of special moments and good times.
Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Thelma Doyle of Logan.
Survivors include her two children, Aaron Cox (Lori) of Hendersonville, Tenn., Alison Faber (Ryan) of Boise, Idaho; her sister, Sylvia Hymans (Terry) of Sun City, Ariz.; grandchildren, Tyler Gregg (Ashley) of Ranger, Ga., Gareth Cox, Anna Faber, Colton Faber; great-grandchildren, Brinlee Gregg and Cooper Gregg
Visitation will be held on Feb. 25, 2023, at the Logan Christian Church from 9:30-10:30 am, with the funeral service at 10:30 am. Interment will take place at Linwood Cemetery in Beebeetown immediately following the service. Pastor Connie McWilliams will be officiating. The Music Selections will be “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “I Can Only Imagine” and “Amazing Grace”. The honorary bearers are Tyler Gregg, Gareth Cox, Anna Faber and Colton Faber.
Arrangements made by Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan.
