Margaret Louise Trowbridge Cox, 86 of Rantoul formerly of Paxton passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home.

There will be no services. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Margaret was born December 5, 1933 in Saybrook the daughter of Wilbur and Nora Badger Trowbridge. She married Clifford O. Cox in 1951.

She is survived by five children, Charles Owen (Linda) Cox of Rantoul, Lou Ann Carol (Randy Gustafson) Shaffer of Rantoul, Jeffery Lee (Lisa) Cox of Paxton, Wanda Sue (Stan) Link of Thawville, Janet Lee Puckett of Rantoul; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and her cat, Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John Trowbridge, Floyd Trowbridge, and Russell Trowbridge and one great great grandson Zion Lewis.

Margaret spent her childhood in Saybrook. She lived in Paxton for several years before moving to Rantoul in 2000. Margaret worked for many years at the Ford County Nursing Home.

She enjoyed reading, watching tv, scrapbooking, crocheting, quilting and playing with her cat.

Memorials may be made to the family. Please share your condolences and memories with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .