Miyoko Cox

Miyoko Cox of Yonges Island, SC, widow of James Allen Cox died November 20, 2014. The family will receive friends Monday, November 24, 2014 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Her graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Christ-St. Paul's Cemetery, 5034 Chapel Road, Yonges Island, SC 29449.

Mrs. Cox was born November 22, 1935 in Osaka, Japan and she was the daughter of the late Yasutaro Tabata and Tatsu Kayanoki. She married the late James Allen Cox of Yonges Island, SC, on August 21, 1957 in Tokyo, while he was stationed in Japan with the United States Army, prior to immigrating to the United States in 1958. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States on May 19, 1961 and was a devoted wife and mother. She was an avid lover of animals and also enjoyed gardening.

Mrs. Cox is survived by her two sons William Andrew Cox (Ellen Jean) of Yonges Island and Columbus Edward Cox of Tokyo, Japan, her grandchildren Jessica Marie Cox and James Christopher Cox, both of Charleston, and her two beloved dogs Sandy and Hana. Mrs. Cox grew up in Osaka, Japan and maintained strong ties with her family in Japan even after immigrating to the United States. She is survived by her brother Minoru Tabata, and sisters Toshiko Yamashita, Yoshie Omura, Harue Mori, Hisae Tabata and Chisako Tabata; she was predeceased by her brothers Masayoshi Tabata, Hiroyoshi Tabata, and sister Kazue Kayanoki.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406.