Frances Ann Cox

Bristol, TN

Ms. Frances Ann Cox was surrounded by family with songs of faith and Heaven on April 26th, 2025. She had an abiding faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, which guided her life and brought her comfort and strength.

Frances was a gifted seamstress and pianist, as well as a talented vocalist. Her love for music and craftsmanship brought joy to many. She cherished her trips to Cades Cove to see the bears and always looked forward to visits to the ocean. Frances had a special fondness for peanut butter milkshakes, but above all, she treasured time spent with her family, whom she held close to her heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Maggie Dalton; her sisters, Virginia Hagy and Peggy Joyce Inscore; her son, Randall Dalton; and her grandson, Travis Freese.

Frances is survived by her loving children: daughters Sherry Lynn Lawson, Sandra Manning and husband Jerry, and Patricia Gissendanner; one son Oscar Cox, Junior and wife Madeline; daughter-in-law, Audrey Dalton. She is also survived by her grandchildren Brandy Cassady and husband Joe, Aaron Terry and wife Christine, Erika Lawson, and Dalton Cox; and her great-grandchildren McKaylen Cassady-Pierce and husband Matthew, Alyson Cassady, Samantha Adkins, and Victoria Terry. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 12 P.M. until 1 P.M. in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 1 P.M. in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Rowlette and Reverend Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.

Aaron Terry, Joe Cassady, Matthew Pierce, Andrew Marvin, Mark Inscore, and Mike Inscore will serve as pallbearers.  

Frances’ deep love for her family and her steadfast faith will be remembered always. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed.

Great appreciation is extended to Dr. Daniel Carroll, Gentiva Hospice and all medical professionals who have provided care.

Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Cox family.