Elizabeth E. (Garner) Cox Nickell, 96, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.
She was born Oct. 15, 1923 in Tennessee, the daughter of Venoy and Amanda (Ramey) Garner.
Betty worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during World War II. After the war, she became a licensed practical nurse and worked for many years in this field. During her free time, she loved working in her garden, tending to her flowerbeds.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Sherrah Cox of Oakdale, Tenn.; daughter, Kathy Thomas of Okeechobee, Fla.; brother, Paul (Lana) Beaver of Culver, Ind.; sister, Wilma Garner of Knox, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Beaver, Bobby Beaver, and George Garner; sisters, Mildred Garner and Marie Cavinder; sons, Harry and David Cox; and daughter, Patricia Cole.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A Celebration of Life Service is planned for a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o William Cox, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.