L. Louise Wilcox, 93

CAMBRIDGE - L. Louise Wilcox, died on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Chesapeake Woods Center, Cambridge. She was 93. Born on Sept. 9, 1915 in Casson's Neck, Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Lena Thomas Bennett. She attended the local school there and resided in Casson's Neck until her admission to the Chesapeake Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in December of 2002. On December 21, 1935 she married C. Olie Wilcox. Together, they had celebrated sixty-one years of marriage, until Mr. Wilcox's death Dec. 1, 1997. On Aug. 5, 1938 their only child, Gordon N. Wilcox, was born. He died on January 14, 1991. Mrs. Wilcox was a life-long member of Spedden United Methodist Church, where she faithfully attended until she became ill. She was a member of the Women's Society and the church choir, where she often sang duets with Leslie Bennett. One of their favorite selections was "Whispering Hope". Mrs. Wilcox faithfully attended Mrs. Elsie Dail's Sunday School Class. Mrs. Wilcox was employed at the Rob Roy Shirt Factory, Race St. in Cambridge, and later transferred to the Maryland Avenue plant until her retirement. Shortly after beginning employment she became a "taxi driver" for the Neck District ladies, who were working in the Cambridge area. Vacation time, she and her husband looked forward to trips with Emerson "Peanut" and Emma Rosetta as they visited various states. They greatly enjoyed visits with their family and friends. It was always a joy to have their grandson, "J.R.", visit with them on weekends. Following retirement, she continued to do alterations at home as well as making quilts, which were highly prized by all who purchased them. She was a very talented seamstress. Mrs. Wilcox even made coats and suits. She took great pride in her workmanship. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, husband and son, were two brothers, Robert C. Bennett and Julian Bennett; and a sister, Elizabeth B. Dail. Surviving is her daughter-in-law, Barbara Wilcox of Florida; two grandsons, Gordon "J.R." Wilcox of Florida, and Richard Wilcox and his wife Dawn, of Virginia; a granddaughter, Melissa W. Adcock and her husband Jerald Jr. of Florida; eight great-grandchildren, Justin, Joshua, Jacob, Julie and Jessica Wilcox, Jerald Adcock III, Jordan and Jessica Adcock; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Iona R. Wilcox, and Mrs. Hannah B. Bennett; three nieces, Audrey W. Sammons, Irene W. Thomas and Bettye Mae Meredith. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Tuesday at Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A., 308 High St., Cambridge. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Pam Bockart, Pastor of the Choptank Charge. Burial followed at Spedden-Seward Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard, "J.R.", Justin, Joshua and Jacob Wilcox and Jim Coltschulte. Expressions of sympathy may be made by making memorial offerings in Mrs. Wilcox's memory, to Spedden United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Carolyn Wright, 507 Gay St., Cambridge, MD 21613. To send letters of condolences visit www.curran-bromwell.com.