Sue Fox

The funeral service for Glenda Sue Fox, 81, of Era, is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville, TX.  The committal service will begin at 2:30 PM on Wednesday at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Ladonia, TX.  The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Fox passed away June 12, 2020 in Whitesboro.

Sue was born July 30, 1938 to Robert and Joyce (Fink) Wishard on her family’s farm in Fannin County, Texas.  She attended schools in nearby Ladonia, where she played basketball and graduated high school.  Sue met Richard O. Fox, Jr. in Dallas and the couple was married on August 19, 1958 at the Oak Ridge Church of Christ in Fannin County.  The couple resided in Mesquite for 45 years and raised their children.  They were members of Saturn Road Church of Christ for many years, then Decatur Church of Christ.  Mrs. Fox’s greatest passions were serving others and working with children.  Whether it be as a preschool teacher, bible school teacher, reading at Era’s library, or volunteering her time with numerous organizations, Mrs. Fox was always helping somebody.

Survivors include: husband of 61 years, Richard O. Fox of Era; son Rick Fox and wife Jana of Medina; son Robert Brian Fox and wife Shannon of Conroe; daughter Amie Thompson and husband Jeremy of Era; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Beth Norwood of Ladonia; brother Tom Wishard and wife Carol of Ladonia; sister-in-law Sylvia Wishard of Ladonia; and brother-in-law Bob Fox and wife Pat of Alexandria, LA.

Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by: parents Robert and Joyce Wishard; brother Ronald Wishard; brother Joe Wishard; and brother-in-law Stan Norwood.

Serving as pallbearers are: Colt Fox, Seth Fox, Joel Fox, Luke Fox, Caleb Thompson, and Noah Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arms of Hope of Medina, TX, www.armsofhope.org.