Barbara Grace Robinson Cox

Barbara Grace Robinson Cox, 82, of Dowling Park, Florida, completed her long goodbye and made her journey home on May 19, 2020. Barbara was born March 5, 1938 in Jersey City, New Jersey and always teased her big brother Richard that she was his first and best birthday present! We think he agreed. In 1956, Barbara met James “Jim” Richard Cox at an ACME Supermarket, where Jim made a scandalous compliment about her legs and exclaimed to his coworker, "That's the girl I'm going to marry!" The couple were indeed wed and had two children, James Cox and Diane Cox Esser. In 1969, the family moved to Deerfield Beach, Florida. Following her passion for animals, Barbara and her daughter Diane attended Merryfield Academy in Fort Lauderdale and purchased Pet Set Boutique. Barbara went on to manage JCC’s Thrift Store in Boca Raton and was the creator of their “chic boutique” generating greater revenue to assist local families in times of hardship. Always with a tender heart, Barbara was drawn to manage and turnaround Centerpieces Thrift Store benefitting the Elizabeth Faulk Foundation known for their play therapy for children experiencing emotional challenges. Barbara retired in 2002 and she and Jim set out to travel the countryside in their RV while making Tallahassee their home base. Barbara’s little brother Eddie always complimented her mothering skills reminding us of that famous Jacqueline Kennedy quote, “If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do matters.” Barbara was a wife, mother, sister, “Grammie”, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her son, James Cox (and wife Laura), her grandchildren, Courtney Cox Ferguson (and husband Thomas), Hayden Esser, all of Tallahassee and Logan Esser of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Barbara is survived by her brothers Richard Robinson (and wife Joan) Edward Robinson (and wife Barbara), sisters Martha Davis (and husband Ken), Peggy McDermott-Quiggle (and husband Jack) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Grace Robinson, her husband James Richard Cox, her daughter Diane Lynn Cox Esser and son-in-law Bryan Keith Esser. A memorial mass was held virtually in the rectory chapel at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More on Wednesday, May 27 at 12 noon EST. Friends and family may view the archive of the live stream via the "Photos & Videos" tab above or download it here: https://streamspot.com/viewer-download?token=MTU5MDg1OTg1NQ==&id=MTJhZWRmYzIzYg==. In recognition of the devoted staff at the Good Samaritan Center for their meticulous and loving care for Barbara, the family asks that donations be made to the Good Samaritan Center at Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park securely online at https://acvillage.networkforgood.com/ or via checks payable to Good Samaritan Center at Advent Christian Village, PO Box 4305, Dowling Park, FL 32064. We know mom’s eyes are shining like diamonds while she kicks up her heels, once again, dancing a fine Irish jig. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Barbara Grace Robinson Cox

March 5, 1938 - May 19, 2020