Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Myrtle M. Holsapple Cox (May 13, 2017)

Myrtle M. Holsapple Cox age 77, of Greenville passed away at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Brookdale of Greenville. Myrtle was born July 16, 1939, in Darke County to the late J. Wesley & Susie (White) Wogoman.

Myrtle is survived by her husband, Larry G. Cox whom she married July 26, 1996; children, Dave & Bea Holsapple of Castine, John & Roxi Holsapple of Castine and Steve Holsapple of New Madison; step-children, Kathy & Tom Sackett of Pataskala, Connie Klosterman of Greenville, Rex & Paddy Cox of Greenville and Renee & George Knick of Greenville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Mary Alice Godown of Arcanum; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Myrtle was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Walter Gene Holsapple; daughter, Teresa Broderick; grandson, Wesley Holsapple; brother, Aaron Wogoman; and sister, Betty Dowler.

Myrtle was a homemaker and formerly worked at Fram Corporation in Greenville. She attended the Greenville Missionary Church. She served on the Castine City Council for 18 years and was the former Village Treasurer of Castine. Myrtle was a longtime member of the Greenville Moose, Eagles and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Myrtle was a former Notary of Public.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in Castine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com