May 8, 1921 - March 19, 2013
MIQUETTE MILLER COX, 91, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:45 A.M. Mickey was the beloved wife of James L. Cox for 63 years. Mickey and Jim met while attending George School and shared a lifetime of happiness together. Following World War II they opened the James L. Cox Sport Shop in Bryn Mawr, PA, which provided the highest level of personal service to clients interested in sports and outdoor activities for more than 30 years. In 1957 they purchased a 250-acre farm in Honey Brook, PA where they raised their three children. After 42 years in Honey Brook, they retired to Jenner's Pond in West Grove, PA, in 1999.
Mickey and Jim were decades ahead of the times functioning as equal partners in their professional business and their personal life. In business Jim was the visionary and Mickey provided oversight of the day to day activities. In life they participated equally in raising their children; while one was at the shop, the other was at the farm.
Mickey had a passion for learning. She was one of the Founders of the Honey Brook Community Library, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. She served on the Board of Directors of the Library and was active in all aspects of the Library, frequently organizing learning programs for young children. Mickey loved to write and often selected her essay topics based on interviews with family and friends. One of Mickey's limericks, honoring Garrison Keiller, was published in Applause Magazine. Mickey loved to play tennis, ski, and travel. Mickey enjoyed reading, solving New York Times crossword puzzles, putting together jig-saw puzzles, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Mickey was also a pioneer for recycling and preserving the environment.
Mickey will be remembered for her joy of life as well as the joy and comfort she brought to others. She would often break into a spontaneous chorus of Broadway show tunes or other favorite songs. Mickey showed compassion towards others that was coupled with a keen insight she brought to helping others work through the challenges of life. The result of these engaging conversations was that many people thought of Mickey as their adopted mother. Friends and family always had an open, unspoken invitation to stop by Jim and Mickey's home to enjoy lively conversation, good food, many drinks and great joy. One of Mickey's favorite meals to prepare was popovers for breakfast! Mickey is survived by her children: Jennifer Cox McNeil, Paul Cox and Jay Cox, and their families. Jim passed away in 2004.