Barbara F. Fox, 86, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Wilson Care
and Rehabilitation in Wilson, KS. She was born on September 12, 1933 in
Larned, KS to CG and Leora (Nulf) Hammond. She was a 1950 graduate of
Larned High School. Barbara was united in marriage to Melvin V. Fox on
January 5, 1952 in Larned. They were blessed with seven sons and two
daughters.
Barbara worked as a Medical Records Designee at Wilson Nursing
Center for several years and was also a farmer’s wife. She was very
active and involved with the Catholic Church being a member of the
Daughters of Isabella at St. Wenceslaus Church and the St. Joseph Altar
Society in Dorrance. She loved spending time with her grandkids and also
enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, reading, and always enjoyed volunteering
for the next activity that came around.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Melvin of Ellsworth;
sons, Rocky (Linda) Fox of Pratt, Gary (Darla) Fox of Offerle, Roger
(Debbie) Fox of Hoxie, and Calvin (Bonnie) Fox of Hoisington; daughter,
Beverly (Mike) Wesley of Lake City; sister-in-law, Barbara Hammond of
Larned; grandchildren, Toni (Jason) Flax, Jessica (Johnny) Howard,
Amanda (Jon) Rucker, Christopher Wesley, Elizebeth (Mark) Fitch, Sarah
(Auston) Burenheide, Lisa (William) Washington, Nicholas (Josie) Fox,
Michael (Carrine) Fox, Chris (Cherie) Fox, Eric (Dani) Fox, Ericka
(Josh) Kleweno, Brian (Billie) Fox, Evie Fox, Neilda Fox, Emily (Dallas)
Harman, Jennifer Fox, Brandy Fox, Brooks (Alyssa) Fox, Brittany (Rob)
Daughtry, Jody Fox, Theresa (Ron) Movilla, Tammy (George) Mullen, Tim
(Christina) MacCord, Michael Fox, Dean Fox, Grace (Trey) Fox, Lukas Fox,
Chad Brungardt, Jessica (Julian) Rose, Ashley (Jeremy) Ortiz, and Erica
(Jose) Valles; and 60 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, CG and Leora; sons, Larry
Fox, Terry Fox, and Matt Fox; daughter, Judy MacCord; brothers, Jim and
David Hammond; sister, Patricia Young; and grandson; Trent Fox.
Barbara had a deep love and devotion for her husband, children,
family and community. Her great love and faith in God was not only a
constant source of strength for herself, but also for all who knew her.
She will be remembered for her tender care, her contagious smile as
bright as sunshine, and always there to help when needed. Her beautiful
spirit will endure forever. Although she has now gone home to be with
her Lord, the legacy of her love, laughter, and joy will live in our
hearts and memories forever. She will be greatly missed by all who knew
her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be
forgotten.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday,
August 18, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dorrance. Burial will
follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on
Monday, 2:00PM until 8:00PM, with a Rosary/Vigil service at 6:30PM at
the funeral home in Wilson. Family will receive friends from 6:00PM
until 8:00PM. Visitation will also be held Tuesday at the funeral home
from 9:00AM until 9:30AM.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Altar Society or Wilson Care
and Rehabilitation and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral
Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.