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Nancy Sutherland Cox

July 17, 1943 ~ October 25, 2023

ROCKY MOUNT – Nancy Sutherland Cox, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Born in Beckley, WV on July 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Jack Sutherland and Clarice Wall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, of 30 years, Porter Edwin Cox. Nancy attended High School in Beckley, WV. After High School she attended Greenbrier Women’s College in Lewisburg, WV for her freshman and Sophomore years, before graduating from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelor of Arts in English. She had a special love of languages and was fluent in French and Spanish. She later completed post graduate studies at The Language School of the Americas, in her beloved Mexico City, Mexico. Nancy had many careers in her lifetime. She was a model, then in retail for several years before she and her husband, Ed, moved to Emerald Isle, NC. In 1993 Nancy obtained her realtor license where she was a large presence for 15 years in the Emerald Isle community. She was a proud member of Clan Sutherland of Caithness Scotland. Everyone knew of Nancy’s love for animal’s especially cat’s. Her bright smile and her witty personality will be missed by all that knew her. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bunting (Brooks) as well as many cousins and dear friends, especially her best friend Donna Miller. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations Island Cat Allies P.O. Box 4068 Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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