Ellen Cox

Ellen “Louverta” Cox, 84, of Beckley, formerly of Red Springs passed away on May 17, 2026 at Raleigh General Hospital.

Louverta was born on July 12, 1941 in Red Springs, WV; she was the daughter of the late Neva Irene Smith.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Alpha Givens Cox and a sister, Drema Ennis- Agee.

She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and sewing. Louverta loved her family, she was very compassionate and loved when family visited.

Those left to cherish her memory is one daughter, Brenda Straw of Beckley; one son, Daniel (Susan) Cox and of Red Springs; Sisters, Helen Alverta Fox of Danese, Eileen (Walter) Fox of Dawson Road and Patty Coons of Indiana; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Red Springs. Friends may gather with the family on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle, WV is in charge of arrangements.