Linda Kay (Winters) Cox, age 79, of Atoka, OK, passed away February 26, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma.  She was born in Stringtown, Oklahoma on July 15, 1942 to Irving Elbert "Bert" Winters and Vay "Nanny" (Kampplain) Winters. She graduated from Atoka High School and then went on to attend Oklahoma University. Kay worked for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for 40 years as administrative assistant and supervisor, enjoyed antiques, gardening, shopping, her little dogs, art, a good cup of coffee, trips to the beauty shop and being a mom. Kay was an avid Believer and enjoyed a close personal relationship with Jesus.  We would be remiss to not mention this important part of her life.  Kay also enjoyed spending time with her late sisters, Bobbye and Lucy, and her late brother, Bo, as well as a fairly large extended family. She also enjoyed a lifelong, best friend relationship with Jessie Jo Tunnel.

Kay is survived by her children, Bo Cox and wife Deborah, and Crockett Cox; beloved pets Abigail and Sara; sister, Betty Jo Compton; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Sue Copeland, Bobbye Lowry, Lou Ann Lowe, Irving "Bo" Winters and Ronnie Dale Winters.

A funeral service will be held Friday March 4 ^th , 2022 at 2:00 PM at Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, OK.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 3 ^rd , 2022 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  The family will welcome anyone who would like to stop by and share a memory or say their goodbyes.

Bo Cox, Clifford Brown, Mickey Lowe, Fred Lowry, Dennis McNeil, and Tony Cochran will serve as pallbearers.  Crockett Cox, David Lowry, Andy Price, Rusty Price, JD Voto, Bill Wilson, Johnny Winters, Ronnie Lowry and Bruce Usher will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Burial will be in Stringtown Cemetery, Stringtown, Oklahoma.

Donations may be made in honor of Kay to INCA, Atoka, OK or to a charity of your own choosing.

We miss you already, will love you always, and hope you are enjoying the best cup of coffee you've ever had.