Tessie Franches Cox returned to her Father in Heaven on September 5, 2014.

Born on the Fourth of July, 1933 in Tooele, Utah, Tessie was the youngest of eight daughters born to Greek immigrants Nicholas and Gianoula Franches. Growing up in a humble home with her sisters she was always the darling of her father and the baby of the family.

She followed her big sisters to Salt Lake City where she enjoyed the challenge of independence and set out to build a life of her own. She was known for her sense of humor, her jet black hair, and her adventurous spirit. In Salt Lake, She met the man of her life, Raymond Vaughn Cox, and enjoyed fourteen years of love, building a family and a business in Castle Dale, "Ray's Chicken and Tessie's Pizza." After Ray passed away in 1979, Tessie showed true character, courage, and perseverance, and raised their three daughters and son all on her own.

Her children were her pride and joy, and she lent her caring hands and spirit to others, working as a health assistant for many years. The success of her children and grandchildren, all of whom graduated college, is testament to her faith, fortitude and love. Her laughter and light will be sorely missed by her children and her seven grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters, Stella Franches and Sophia Allcott, both of Salt Lake, her daughters, Tina Allred (Guy) of Cleveland, Rebecca Cox-Kelley (Morgan) of Virginia, Rayleen Cox-Carter (Jarod) of Salem, and son Jamie (Trudie) Cox of Heber City.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 12:00 noon at the Castle Dale Stake Center with a viewing from 10:30-11:45am. Interment will follow at the Orangeville City Cemetery under the trusted care of the Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the memorial fund at Heritage Funeral Home. The guestbook can be signed online at www.heritagefuneralhomeutah.com.

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