Glenda Jo Lox

Glenda Jo Lox, 79, of Oquawka, IL. passed away at 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Roseville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, IL

She was born November 8, 1940 in Marceline, MO, the daughter of James Omer and Laura Elizabeth (Rogers) Lane.  She was raised and educated in Gladstone, IL.

Glenda married Jack L. Lox in Henderson County on April 28, 1956 and he died on October 30, 2014.

Glenda worked for a time at the Shelter Care Home and Stotts Grocery both in Oquawka.  She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family.

She loved gardening, especially flowers, and yardwork.  Glenda was a wonderful cook and baker where she was known for her delicious pies.

Survivors include her children, Debbie (Charlie) Carlson of Oquawka, Patty (Larry) Allen of Keithsburg, IL., Donna (Kenny) Klick of Keithsburg, IL. and Jim (Amy) Lox of Oquawka; grandchildren, Jackie Dowell, Tara (Donnie) Hays and Amanda (Brandon) Troyer; great-grandchildren, Curtis Dowell, Drake Hays, Adrianna Hays, Aaden Troyer and Bryson Troyer;

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband

A private family memorial service with military honors will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the Glenda Jo Lox Memorial Fund c/o of McGuire & Davies Funeral Home, 1007 N. G St. Box 444, Monmouth, IL 61462  McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to leave an on-line condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com. 734-6008.