Debbie Cox Obituary

Is it four years or four times infinity? Like yesterday, but oh, too painful to draw back to, so we try to make ourselves think much more time has passed, and pretend it doesn't hurt. You were a light in ours and our daughter's life, and the smile was ever-present, no matter what you were going through!..and oh, how many people could have learned from you, to stop complaining, including myself.. It is no wonder there is a star named after you! Shine down on us, and smile.,

Debbie,
I wish we had more time together. I'm so grateful for the support you gave me and the dinners and the chats. I miss taking care of Darwin and being able to complain about school together. I've met some wonderful people through you and we will continue to carry on your legacy of always having a smile on your face and realize that my problems just aren't that big.

Debbie was one of the most amazing woman I have ever had the privilege of knowing. She was an outstanding friend who was always there for a laugh or a good cry. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her. Her smile and spirit will forever live with me. Love you Debbie.

Debbie, we haven't talked since high school. But I do have great memories of the wonderful kind person you were. Thank you for many laughs and smiles. You will truly be missed.

Debbie was a friend of my son, Aaron deMonet. They went to CSU together. I have had the pleasure of knowing Debbie for quite some time. She was dear to my heart. She has touched me deeply. She lived her life with such passion. She was a beautiful girl...inside and outside. I am so saddened by her loss. I will never forget her sweet smile and her positive attitude. I am sending prayers to you and your family dear sweet girl. I will miss you.

I've been putting this off because it's so hard to take how I feel and try to reduce it to words. Debbie Cox was my best friend. Our time together was much too short but we made the absolute most of it by fitting in as many amazing times as humanly possible. She lived her life with no regrets and inspired me to do the same. I am eternally grateful for the times we had, the things she taught me and the friends we brought into each others lives. I am so blessed to have spent time with her family and have so much love for all of you. Thank you so much for raising such an incredible person. I love and miss you with all of my heart Debbie.

I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. I knew her in high school and my brother and I would always see each other at forensic meets. I considered her a friend and always looked forward to seeing her at competitions. I have a picture of the two of us together somewhere. Debbie was always so kind, vibrant, full of life and stunningly beautiful. I always thought so highly of her, I am saddened to hear of your loss. Praying for peace and comfort to her family at this time.

She was always someone you could count on to be friendly to anyone and everyone. I wish the best to her family and close friends during this time

What a funny, intelligent and kind person! Debbie brought so much positivity and heart to our shared high school activities. I will never forget her radiant smile. Sending prayers and love to her family.

I'm so sad to hear about Debbie. My condolences, love, and prayers are with the family. I will never forget her smile and the funny jokes she cracked through high school. You will be missed.

Almost every childhood and adolescent memory I have involves Debbie. To this day, Debbie has been one of the most kind, fun, and loving people I have had the honor of knowing. She truly was a light in this world. I will always remember you Debbie, and for sure think of you every time I play Balderdash or eat sour apple gummy rings.

Many of my favorite memories of adolescence, high school, and college always seem to somehow involve Debbie Cox. Debbie was a bright light that my friends and I were drawn to. She was kind, warm, funny, pretty, and a little eccentric. In other words, she was a girl that came around once in a lifetime. While many people go about thier life as a shade of grey, Debbie burst through with rainbows and polka dots. It is with great remorse that I have to accept that Debbie will no longer be with us in the physical sense. However, it's comforting to know that I will always put great pride into my fond and nostalgic memories of Debbie Cox.

You are an angel now looking down upon us. Your memory and smile will live on forever. Not a day goes by that you are not missed and loved. I feel blessed to have known you, to have danced by your side, and to have shared so many laughs and smiles. Love and miss you. -Ryan S

Debbie- I am still in slight disbelief. I miss you so much, you are truly one of the kindest, smartest, most grateful people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and I am so sad your gone. Keep smiling, you are so loved it's unbelievable. Much love to you forever and ever.

May the force be with you my brave little friend.

Although it's been some time since we've talked, it feels like just yesterday that we were camping, four-wheeling and going to concerts. So many amazing memories. Debbie has such a positive, fun personality. I feel so lucky to have had her in my life. I'm sorry for not staying in better touch but the memories will live on forever. I promise to not wear pink on Friday...just for you. Love and miss you always.

I joke around with our friend Isom all the time about how the universe is a progressive force that ultimately connects people during the strangest of times and perhaps even ones that occur in other times and spaces no matter how good or bad a situation may seem. Coming back from Florida was a trying time for myself due to reasons beyond my comprehension. I moved back to Bama and within two or so days I had decided to clear my head at a Pretty Lights show and was talking to Derek backstage amidst an uncontrollable mob of partyers. Deb came in the room and set right down in front of us knees crossed and we immediately jostled around in order to make room on the couches. Derek introduced me to Debbie from the Ft. Collins days and we talked for what had to be 2 hours and I immediately hung on every word she said, as if no one else was in the room or worried that my people were looking for me in the concert. She told me her story in coming back from CO and I told her mine and before I knew it we had made a connection through Isom who was my partner in St. Pete and who was also a dear friend of Deb's back in CO. Seemingly, the aforementioned Universe theory was beginning to take shape. From then on we developed a bond and friendship which meant our time together was spent wherever we wanted it to be. We both could see the faults in Alabama living, but we also had the wonderful support from our other friends (u know who u are) to keep us in our right mindsets to carry on. I was so impressed with her passion for healthcare inso that only a person like Debbie could truly understand. What drew me to her most was her will to stay focused, to stay ambitious, and see things through to the end. We problem solved, we looked out for each other, we supported each other in our time of transition, we saw a lot of good music, ran errands, did 500 pc puzzles, etc. Fortunately for her, she saw her transition out until the end and did it with vigor and compassion for those who still love her unconditionally. Debbie is a fighter, but more importantly she was a beautiful spirit that doesn't come around in most lifetimes. She has taught me ways to approach things that I was struggling with and to know how much she cared for each and every one of us. I sense her presence every so often when she's done looking over all of the others whose lives she touched as well. If you called Debbie's phone at anytime since last summer you would have heard 'Sugar Magnolia' playing back in your ears; so I leave it with this: "Well, she can dance a cajun rhythm, jump like a Willy's in four wheel drive. Shes a summer love for spring, fall and winter. she can make happy anyone alive."

I love you Debbie and your family and The Beagle and I can't say how proud I am to have you become such a part of my life by the way you take negatives and uncertains and turn them positive. You have a wonderful and beautiful family and friends all over the map to attest to your kindred spirit. Much Love xoxoxo

Debbie, I feel so blessed to say you are my friend. Although I hadn't seen you in a few years I know we had a special connection and that can never be broken. You are a bright star. I think of you often and I know you are shining down on us all. I will never forget the times we spent together. We had so much fun didn't we? I will be thinking of you this summer when I am rocking out to Phish and I know you will be there too, dancing. I miss you Debbie, but I know we will meet again. Until then sweet, sweet girl! Love you so much!!

I am a neighbor of Debbie's Aunt Rain. She was very loved by her family and always talked about. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.

Such a beautiful person with a passion for life and an acceptance for everyone. Weather you knew Debbie for minutes

Knowing Debbie for the last 20 years has been an immense pleasure. Seeing the troll doll collection from 5th grade evolve into a String Cheese bootleg collection was a lot of ground! Debbie is a vibrant, bright, talented, and caring individual whom so many, including myself, love very much. Debbie, we miss.

Debbie, your love for life was so contagious. Since meeting in our freshman year of college (1999... 11 years ago!!) we crossed paths over and over again. Each and every time you showed such appreciation for our friendship. That is what I will always remember about you... as well as your beautiful smile, your bright energy, and your desire to live life to its fullest! Every summer when I come back to the States you are always one person I look forward to and try to make a point to see. I will miss you so much... and yes, I hope you are dancing with Jillian right now!

Debbie always had that light up the room kind of smile and electric kind of spontaneous nature that made people like myself want to know her. Her energy was kind of contageous, and she made my time with her during Montage, and everyday encounters happy. You raised a beautiful girl in spirit and in deed. The heavens surely shine a bit brighter.

I first met Debbie when my daughter, Dana and Debbie were in middle school. I was amazed by Debbie's poise and ease talking to adults. If Debbie was in the room there was usually laughter, and a lot of fun. She faced life with courage and determination, and she will always be missed!
Linda, you are a wonderful Mother, Debbie was blessed to be your daughter.

To my dear sweet Debbie......I miss you everyday I get online. I am getting sad because last year on my birthday May 8th 2010 was one of our best weekends together. I will cherish our friendship forever....dance for you always.....love you and miss hearing your voice. Rest in Peace one of the most amazing soul's I will ever meet in my lifetime. All my love always- ROBIN REESE

I am so thankful for the countless memories Debbie & I shared together. From the time we met in the 6th grade, she always dazzled with her spunk, humor, wit, intelligence, perseverance, friendship, and love. She will truly never be forgotten. I love you "HLP"!

I had the privilege of becoming a friend of Debbie's in the last few years. They have been great years for me, and Debbie was right there for many of the best parts. She had a quick way into anybodies heart and the left lasting memories with so many. I will never forget you Lil Debbie. Rest in peace, my friend.

your beautiful light will always shine on

My daughter Jillian loved you so much. I can only hope you are dancing together in heaven.

I have such special memories of my "adopted daughter" and the many hours you spent at our house and up in the mountains at our timeshare. I will treasure the memories always, Love you!

i had the honor of meeting Debbie before I moved to Colorado in 2007. From the very first time we meet she treated me as if we'd been friends forever. I enjoyed so much dancing and seeing live music with her by my side. Her smile and beautiful energy was always such a joyful inspiration to be around. I'll never forget her love and laughter, her grace, beauty, and love for life. Thanks for being my friend Debbie, your memory will live on with me daily.

You were not only an inspiration but a wonderful person, friend and teacher. You will be missed, but certainly never forgotten.

i met Debbie through her good friend Theresa. We became friends on Facebook first leading up to the first and only time i met her this past December when she shared a hotel with us in NYC. From the moment she walked in the room and gave me a big hug I felt like I knew her for years already. Debbie had a great personality, spirit, sense of fashion and all around positive attitude about life. I was lucky enough to ring in the New Year with Debbie and even luckier to have been in her presence while she was on the earth. I send many my condolences out to her friends and family. I know her soul will remain on this earth forever and the impact she left will never fadeaway. RIP sweet girl

Deb, you are so special in so many ways. Your selflessness and strength will continue to inspire me in my life everyday. I am so blessed to have met you when I moved to Colorado and to have continued such a great friendship. I miss you and love you so much.

I feel truly blessed to have known you. You will be eternally missed, and your memory will always serve as a reminder about how precious and short life really is. We love you always.

Debbie was always an inspiration to me, especially after I got a diagnosis of a rare disease. She was such a fighter. I will always remember her positive attitude and her love of a good concert. Much love to Debbie's family and friends!

love and prayers... becky

I had the pleasure to teach Debbie in middle school. Even then it was evident that she had an incredible spark and zeal for life. She was a beautiful human being.

I had the pleasure of developing a friendship with Debbie. We worked together in Denver just before she left for Alabama. I miss her dearly!

There will never be words to describe the void felt in our home by the loss of Debbie, our daughter, Theresa's, dearest friend. Debbie literally lit up a room when she walked in! Her vibrant love of life was palpable, and you couldn't be in a bad mood for long with her around..Our favorite memories of her are when we went to the Bob Dylan concert together in Birmingham, and our dinners out together. The beautiful posted picture of her is just as we remember her..never without a smile, a kind word, a wonderful hug. Her misery is over, and ours has just begun, but heaven is oh, so much richer! Janet & Dominic Amatore

I am sorry that I did not have the honor of knowing your loved one. I was moved by such an inspiring tribute. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May your faith and hope in the scriptures (Hebrews 11:1) give you strength to endure. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Debbie once recited sections of Beowulf for me in flawless Old English! She was virtuosic in many things and a great supporter of my own work. I will miss her presence among us. The world has lost a beautiful, multi-talented, inpsiring young woman.

I too did not know your daughter, but I'm sorry for your loss. Please find comfort that God speaks of a time when we will not be sick anymore and see our loved ones again.

I didn't know your daughter, but saw her obituary-I am very sorry for your loss-she looked and sounded like an extraordinary person-what a horrible disease-May God help researchers find a cure or prevention for this illness soon!