Age 81, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at her home. She was Born September 2, 1937 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Glen and Nettie (Phipps) Cox. Louise loved to sew, knit, and travel.

Louise is survived by a son, Ralph W. Blankenship of Newark; four daughters, Shelia (James) Chew of Tampa Florida, Tina Bentley of North Carolina, Cinda Stoltz of Wheelersburg, and Tammy (Charles) Carr of Wheelersburg; two brothers, John (Donna) Cox of Apple Valley, California, Frank Cox of Columbus; one sister, Donna McKee of Delaware; 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Cox, Robert Cox, and Ralph Cox; two sisters, Glenna Porter and Helen Crawford.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. (noon) Monday, December 31, 2018 at the D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg, with interment to follow at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Fond memories and expressions of condolence may be shared at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.