Shirley Cox, 79

Shirley Mae Cox, age 79 of Freeman, S.D., passed away at her home on Dec. 25, 2023.  Shirley was born on Nov. 24, 1944 in Mitchell, S.D. She graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1962 and was valedictorian of her class. In 1966 she graduated from Augustana College with a teaching degree. After college she attended Oxford University in the U.K. to further her teaching education.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband David Cox, her parents Edwin and Amanda (Meyer) Jucht, and her brother James Jucht of Sioux Falls, S.D.

Grateful for having shared her life are brother John (Carol) Jucht of Sioux Falls, brother Mark (ReNee) Jucht of Spokane Valley, Wash., and brother Todd (Christie) Jucht of Sammamish, Wash.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.