Madeline D. Cox

Madeline D. Cox, age 89, of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1925 in Las Cruces, NM to Joe and Mabel (Johnson) Dickerson. Madeline was raised in Las Cruces where her family was in the farming business. In 1951, she married Thomas Anthony Ricci (Tom) in Las Cruces. They later divorced and she subsequently married Thomas Russell Cox (Tommy). Madeline and Tommy lived in Gillette, WY, Socorro, NM, and Albuquerque, NM during their 28 year marriage. Madeline held various secretarial positions during her career. Her last as an Executive Secretary for McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Co. at Cape Canaveral, FL which she retired from in 1977. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Albuquerque and was also an avid Chicago Cubs Baseball fan. Madeline, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and auntie, will be missed more than her family can describe. Even through the most difficult times, she would never complain, always had a smile on her face and open arms to give all of us a big hug. Madeline is survived by her sons, Jamie Ricci and wife Sandy of Albuquerque, Joe Ricci and wife Janet of New Port Richey, FL; grandchildren, Lisa Chavez and husband Mark, Jerec Ricci, Jason Ricci and wife Kelsey, Jenna Ricci; and great-grandchildren, Michael, Louis and Jane. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Waterman and husband Al of Las Cruces; her nephew, Randy Lansing and wife Anne; and her niece, Sharon Paulosky. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Thomas Russell Cox in 2005. A Funeral service will be held at Monday; September 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming, followed by a reception. Interment will take place Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 11:15 am at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Madeline's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Wounded Warrior Project, or to a favorite charity. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400