Dorothy Ann Cox

Dorothy Ann Cox of Douglas Wyoming passed on 12/17/2020 at Central Wyoming Hospice of kidney failure at the age of 83. Dorothy was born to Frank and Pauline Lybarger on October 11, 1937 in Brazeau Missouri. Dot graduated from Pavillion High School in 1955. She later married the love of her life, William D. Cox on August 31, 1955 in Lander Wyoming. The couple lived in numerous locations in Wyoming before moving to Douglas in 1975. Bill and Dot later retired in Thermopolis. Dot moved back to Douglas after Bill's passing. Dot had a great love for family and friends. She enjoyed life to the fullest and was known for her bright smile and laughter. Dot loved to read, write poetry and little stories for children. She left this note – "No tears please. I enjoyed my life. I had fun, laughed a lot and this is how I wish to be remembered. If you want to celebrate my life, then go dancing. I loved to dance!"

Survivors include her daughter, Carolee Hornbuckle (Kirk) of Douglas, son Joseph Cox (Cheri) of Fremont, Ohio. Grandchildren, ReAnnah Caves of Wheatland, Jolene Good of Casper, Laura Kessner of Conroe Texas, Scott Hornbuckle of Douglas, Stacy Hornbuckle of Billings, MT, Cameo Cox of Douglas, Jennifer Deselms of Fort Collins, and Sasha Demmy of Fremont, Ohio, Brian Summers of Las Vegas, Mike Summers of Indiana, plus those she adopted as another kid or grandchild. Fourteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband William D Cox, sister Judy Dixon, and brother Gary Lybarger.

A small memorial at the Riverside Apartments for her close friends will be held at a later date. A celebration of life will be held early summer at the ranch where her ashes will be spread at the same location as her husband.

Memorials to Central Wyoming Hospice or St. Jude's Children's Hospital would be appreciated.

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