Carolyn Y. Cox

July 20, 1944 - September 25, 2020

Carolyn Y. Cox, 76, of Damascus, VA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 in the Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center, Abingdon, VA. She was born in Stokesdale, Rockingham County, NC on July 20, 1944, a daughter of the late John Rufus Newnam and Margie Lewellyn Newnam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Cox; and a brother, Lloyd R. Newnam. Carolyn is survived by one son, David Wayne Cox; one sister, Doris Jean Newnam Hash; a niece, Janet H. Pennington and her husband, Steve; a great niece, Rachel Pennington, all of Damascus, VA; and a uncle, Gene Lewellyn and his wife, Mary, of Greensboro, NC. Due to Covid-19 and for the health and safety of everyone a private graveside will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Cox and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.