Olive Josephine Cox

Background

Cox, Olive Josephine was born on March 19, 1918 in Trinidad, West Indies. Came to the United States, 1923. Daughter of Vernon and Lavinia Elaine (Mulzac) Kirton.

Education

Associate of Arts cum laude, New York City Community College, Brooklyn, 1974. Bachelor magna cum laude, City University of New York, 1976.

Career

Various positions New York City Department Social Services, 1951-1977, director facilitative services, 1977-1979. Assistant director Center Florida Community College, Ocala, 1980-1981. Administrative director Christian Medical Clinic, 1981-1986.

Substitute teacher and tutor Marion County School Board, since 1986.

Achievements

• Olive Josephine Cox has been listed as a noteworthy social services professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Marion County Home Health Agency, Ocala, since 1981, Marion County Public School Foundation, Ocala, 1990-1994, School Advisory Council, Ocala, since 1992. Executive board directors Marion County Democratic Club, 1992. Member American Association of University Women (legislation chair 1986-1988, nominating committee Florida division 1986), Marion Association Retarded Citizens (president 1987, Silver Bowl 1987), National Council Negro Women, National Council Catholic Women.

Interests

• Travel, reading, contract bridge, crossword puzzles, volunteering.

Connections

Married John William Cox, March 29, 1937. (wid. May 1989); children: Patricia Joan, Barbara Ann/.

Father:

Vernon Kirton

Mother:

Lavinia Elaine (Mulzac) Kirton

Spouse:

John William Cox

child:

Barbara Ann/ Cox

child:

Patricia Joan Cox