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Elizabeth Gallop Cox
Elizabeth Gallop Cox, age 87, a native of Dare County, NC, died on Sunday morning July 9, 2023, having spent her last hours in the company of her family.
A graduate of Baylor University and Our Lady of the Lake University, she completed work in the sciences and education and held herself out to have “taught everyone in Dare County.” Lessons ranged across the spectrum – from how to complete your chemistry homework, to how to make the best crabcakes, or how to correctly pull weeds. Her commitment to the community was tireless during her working years. An enduring love of poetry left her able to recite beautiful renditions, even during her last days and weeks. She was known for breaking into song in a gorgeous contralto voice, notably, whenever, and however she pleased. Many of us lived by her edict to “keep it level”, literally speaking, and when it was a command that applied to our broader life. Her enduring faith in God and her hope of heaven are blessings both her family and her church community realized from her work and her walk.
Elizabeth was married to Bobby Ray Cox, in April of 1957, in Baylor Chapel. Widowed in 2005, she continued with a life that aimed at making home a place where everyone was welcome. The fourteenth, and youngest child, of Hiram Clyde Gallop and Mollie Shannon Gallop, she is survived only by her sister, Lucile Sykes of Virginia Beach. She and Bob raised three children.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Cox Kessler (Benjamin Kessler), Anna Cox Creef (Greg Creef) and Matthew Ray Cox (Kenn Walker). Elizabeth was an example of persistence and perseverance to her much-loved seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Elizabeth’s Life is planned for Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Mount Carmel Methodist Church in Manns Harbor, North Carolina, at 11 o’clock. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation, obrf.org, which she helped to organize in its early years, would best honor her memory.
Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Anna and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth had more nicknames than anyone I ever met- but I gave her a new one that always brought a smile to her face and a twinkle to her eyes. I told her I never met anyone who could out-work, out-cook or out-sing her- so to me she was Wonder Woman. My son married her granddaughter Anna Sherie and she and I became wonderful friends. We could sit and talk for hours, and we did whenever we got to be together. I loved her very much and I will honor her memory every time I make chicken and dumplins for our loved ones just like she taught me to make them.
A remarkable woman that we were blessed to know. We think of her kindness and generosity often - especially when preparing some of the delicious recipes she shared.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.
Anna, Greg and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences to each of you for the loss of your loved one. May God hold each of you closely in His arms and bring you comfort.
My condolences to your entire family!! Much Love!
My heart goes out to all of you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I remember so many things she taught me and am grateful for the times we had together.
Dan and I are so sorry for your loss. Nana, as I know her, was an exceptional lady. I know my mom enjoyed talking to her whenever we were all together. Thoughts are with the entire family.
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Cox. She was my 8th grade English teacher. I remember her fondly. She lived out her faith and shared it with her students. She read The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom to us then took us to see the movie. She came to the Manteo High School Class of 1980's 30 year reunion in 2010. It was wonderful to get to speak with her then. May God's peace and comfort surround you as you navigate life without her. Allie Harper
We will always remember her on our bus trips to Lancaster. She would sing songs on our trips home that would bring such joy, peace and comfort that we knew our Saviour was in our mist! What a voice she had! Her faith was an inspiration to everyone she shared about Jesus! May God hold each and every member of this of her family close with Many memories of her for they are gifts from God to bring Joy when the missing tugs at your hearts. Love and prayer's.
Anna, Lisa and family, So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry, this is a great loss to you, your family and many friends. She was a beautiful lady, great cook. Among many other wonderful accomplishments. She certainly loved the attention you all blessed her. I shall never forget the wonderful wedding preparations made for Ben and Lisa’s wedding, the food was outstanding to me❣️prayers for you at this time. Great love and prayers to our faithful God on your behalf🙏🥰
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna, I am so very sorry to learn of your dear mother's passing. As you recall so many precious memories, I pray that you and your entire family will be able to find comfort and peace for now and in the days ahead. With much love and respect~ Susie
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS MRS. COX WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON SHE TAUGHT ME IN THE 8 GRADE ALWAYS MADE TIME FOR ME MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME GOD BE WITH YOU ALL
Praises to the Lord for the life of my ‘old Baylor roomie’ Liz Gallop.She was always unmovable in her faith, and gave to help anyone in need. She leaves a great legacy to all of your family. Take joy to know she is now at her happiest!
Anna and Lisa, I was so sorry to get the text Sunday morning of your Mom's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of family reunions at Manns Harbor, and my mouth still waters for her delicious chicken and dumplings. Your Mama and my Mama have aways been good friends and shared many road trips. Anna and Lisa, you both and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.. I love you both and I will see you soon. Love, Glenda
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort. “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
So sorry for her passing. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear about your families loss.What kind person and loved her family. May God bring your peace.
From a favorite teacher to a wonderful friend and mentor. We exchanged letters, books, and stories for over 30 years. My family and I always enjoyed our visits with her when we were in NC, she always welcomed us with open arms. She is greatly missed. My youngest daughter is named for her and she will always be in my heart.
So many good memories of Sister Cox. Charlese said today she always was an encouragement to her in class. So thankful she has run her race and finished her course and can rest from her labors. Trudy.
To Mrs. Cox' family - Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers in your great loss. Sincere sympathies to all of her loved ones.
Aunt Liz taught me so much! She made the best crab cakes ever which I have the recipe for and still make today! She taught me about flower gardening and just how to water them! She was a very down to earth Christian woman and I will miss her.
Anna and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth had more nicknames than anyone I ever met- but I gave her a new one that always brought a smile to her face and a twinkle to her eyes. I told her I never met anyone who could out-work, out-cook or out-sing her- so to me she was Wonder Woman. My son married her granddaughter Anna Sherie and she and I became wonderful friends. We could sit and talk for hours, and we did whenever we got to be together. I loved her very much and I will honor her memory every time I make chicken and dumplins for our loved ones just like she taught me to make them.
A remarkable woman that we were blessed to know. We think of her kindness and generosity often – especially when preparing some of the delicious recipes she shared.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you.
Anna, Greg and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences to each of you for the loss of your loved one. May God hold each of you closely in His arms and bring you comfort.
My condolences to your entire family!! Much Love!
My heart goes out to all of you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I remember so many things she taught me and am grateful for the times we had together.
Dan and I are so sorry for your loss. Nana, as I know her, was an exceptional lady. I know my mom enjoyed talking to her whenever we were all together. Thoughts are with the entire family.
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Cox. She was my 8th grade English teacher. I remember her fondly. She lived out her faith and shared it with her students. She read The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom to us then took us to see the movie. She came to the Manteo High School Class of 1980’s 30 year reunion in 2010. It was wonderful to get to speak with her then. May God’s peace and comfort surround you as you navigate life without her. Allie Harper
We will always remember her on our bus trips to Lancaster. She would sing songs on our trips home that would bring such joy, peace and comfort that we knew our Saviour was in our mist! What a voice she had! Her faith was an inspiration to everyone she shared about Jesus! May God hold each and every member of this of her family close with Many memories of her for they are gifts from God to bring Joy when the missing tugs at your hearts. Love and prayer’s.
Anna, Lisa and family, So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry, this is a great loss to you, your family and many friends. She was a beautiful lady, great cook. Among many other wonderful accomplishments. She certainly loved the attention you all blessed her. I shall never forget the wonderful wedding preparations made for Ben and Lisa’s wedding, the food was outstanding to me❣️prayers for you at this time. Great love and prayers to our faithful God on your behalf🙏🥰
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna, I am so very sorry to learn of your dear mother’s passing. As you recall so many precious memories, I pray that you and your entire family will be able to find comfort and peace for now and in the days ahead. With much love and respect~ Susie
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS MRS. COX WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON SHE TAUGHT ME IN THE 8 GRADE ALWAYS MADE TIME FOR ME MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME GOD BE WITH YOU ALL
Praises to the Lord for the life of my ‘old Baylor roomie’ Liz Gallop.She was always unmovable in her faith, and gave to help anyone in need. She leaves a great legacy to all of your family. Take joy to know she is now at her happiest!
Anna and Lisa, I was so sorry to get the text Sunday morning of your Mom’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories of family reunions at Manns Harbor, and my mouth still waters for her delicious chicken and dumplings. Your Mama and my Mama have aways been good friends and shared many road trips. Anna and Lisa, you both and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.. I love you both and I will see you soon. Love, Glenda
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
So sorry for her passing. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear about your families loss.What kind person and loved her family. May God bring your peace.
From a favorite teacher to a wonderful friend and mentor. We exchanged letters, books, and stories for over 30 years. My family and I always enjoyed our visits with her when we were in NC, she always welcomed us with open arms. She is greatly missed. My youngest daughter is named for her and she will always be in my heart.
So many good memories of Sister Cox. Charlese said today she always was an encouragement to her in class. So thankful she has run her race and finished her course and can rest from her labors.
Trudy.
To Mrs. Cox’ family – Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers in your great loss. Sincere sympathies to all of her loved ones.
Aunt Liz taught me so much! She made the best crab cakes ever which I have the recipe for and still make today!
She taught me about flower gardening and just how to water them! She was a very down to earth Christian woman and I will miss her.