Kathryn Ola Cox 104, of Willard, passed away, on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1921, in Bois D’Arc, Missouri to Harry and Nellie (Palmer) Binkley. On January 18, 1942, Kathryn and Benjamin Lee Cox were united in marriage and shared over 49 years together, before Lee’s passing in 1991.

Kathryn was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church in Willard. She graduated from Bois D’Arc High School in 1938 and attended Draughon Business College for two years. She was employed by Springfield Credit Bureau and Lipscomb Feed Company. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; Harry and Nellie Binkley; husband, Lee Cox; brothers, Gilbert Binkley, Hentry Binkley; sisters, Bonnie Bowers, Noreva Elson, and Iona Fortner.

Kathryn is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove.