Elfriede B Cox

April 3, 1926 - April 24, 2022

Elfriede Cox, a 96 year old World War II survivor passed away peacefully at her home in St. Augustine, FL on April 24th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Bill” Cox and step grandson , Roger Degerstrom. She is survived by her daughter, Janet LeClerc of St.Augustine; son, Allan Cox and wife, Lisa Cox of Midlothian, VA, and grandchildren, David Cox and his wife, Sierra Cox of Claremont NC, Andrew LeClerc of St. Augustine, Stephen LeClerc of Lebanon, TN, and Jessica Snuggs and her husband, Corey Snuggs of St. Augustine, and great grandchildren, Bailey LeClerc of St. Augustine, and Guinevere Cox of Claremont, NC, and nephew, Dieter Reber of Fort Pierce, FL Elfriede “Betty” was loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born in Nurnberg, Germany, married an American soldier and became an American citizen. While raising her family, she served as a hospital volunteer. During her working years, she owned a gift shop in Key West, Fl “The Gift Nook”- where she would describe meeting celebrities. After retirement, she was actively involved in spending time with her grandchildren. If she wasn’t with her family she was surrounded by her friends or curled up on the couch with a good book or crossword puzzle. She could tell stories like no other, stayed abreast of current events even in her nineties, she loved to travel (visited almost every state!) and always, always owned a dog. She loved her life and was proud of all the adventures, places, family, and people she connected with along the way. She was kind, funny, and lively; her memories live on within us. She will be greatly missed. A memorial mass will be held at 8:00 am on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at San Sebastian Catholic Church with Father John Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in her name to, San Sebastian Catholic Church or SAFE Pet Rescue of St. Augustine