Coretha Yancey Cox

Life’s RefLections

OnAugust 14, 2023, at her home in Olive Branch, MS, Coretha Cox fell peacefully into life’s battles, folded her arms in death, and entered into eternal life after fighting her battles with MS, also known as Multiple Sclerosis.

Coretha was born on March 17, 1951, to the late Lena Ruth and David Lee Yancey, who both preceded her in death. Coretha Cox accepted Christ at an early age. Coretha attended Vollentine Baptist Church growing up and later became a member of Breath of Life Christian Center under the leadership of Dr. Sammie Holloway. Coretha attended North Side High School and graduated number seven in her class. Coretha also graduated from Memphis State University. Coretha worked as a substitute teacher before moving to the IRS, where she later retired.

Coretha had three brothers, three sisters, and one grandson; Tony Mathena, Jr who preceded her in death. Coretha leaves one sister, Georgia Nelson, One son, Kevin Cox, one daughter, Salena Mathena-Jordan (Gregory), and four grandchildren, Tre’von Mathena, DeAngelo Mathena, Bryana McClain, and Brittany McClain. Two great-grandchildren, De’Marri Mathena and Za’Marria Mathena. And a host of other relatives and friends.

The Celebration of Life

Saturday, August 26, 2023

11:00 A.M.

New Allen Chapel AME Church

1559 South Third Street • Memphis, Tennessee 38106

Reverend Agnes Henderson, Eulogist

Prelude

Processional..............................................................................................Clergy & Family

Scripture Readings: The Old & New Testament..........................................................................Minister

Prayer of Comfort..................................................................................................Minister

Musical Selection

(Respectfully, Three Minutes Please) Family & Friends

Acknowledgements....................................................................................Bryana McClain

Eulogy.......................................................................................Reverend Agnes Henderson

Recessional

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalms 23

“Refllections of Love”