Jane Alice Cox, 87, of Caddo Gap, AR, passed away September 22, 2025, at home. Jane was born July 8, 1938, in Norman, AR, to Albert and Etta (Beck) West. She is preceded in death by both her parents, husband Donnie Cox, son Tony Cox, brother Jerry West and good friend Darlene Hilton.
Jane is survived by good friends Tim Hilton, Josh Bright (Yeng), and Shawn Wright, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside service will be Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:00am at Mt Gilead Cemetery. Bro. Tony Hill will officiate the service. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.
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211 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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