Carolyn Lee Cox

Carolyn Lee "Carrie" Cox died peacefully on Jan. 19, 2017. She was born in Jamaica, NY, the daughter W. James Jr. and Amanda (Churchill) Cox.
She graduated from East Meadow (NY) High School. She also graduated from Becker College in Worcester, MA, after which she moved to Boston, where she worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Franz J. Ingelfinger, for many years. A part-time job with Brigham's Inc. led to a career as a product merchandiser with the company. Later, Carrie moved to Skowhegan, ME, and worked at Redington-Fairview Hospital.
When her parents became ill, she moved to Brandon, VT, to care for them, later moving the family to Rutland. Over the years in Vermont, she worked at Rutland Mental Health, Rutland Regional Medical Center, Words Inc. and as a free-lance medical secretary for various physicians in the Rutland area. Additionally, she worked part time at the Vermont Country Store call center.
Carrie was a very loving and giving person, who enjoyed helping others. She adored her poodles, Pepper, Katie, Sieba, Mandy and Sarah, who brought her much joy and companionship over many, many years. She loved nature, especially flower gardening. She could make anything grow. Also very creative, she was an avid crafter. For many years, she was the director of the Rutland Area chapter of the Alzheimer's Disease Association of America, moderating support group meetings and working as a peer counselor.
Carrie is preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are a brother, Alan B. Cox Sr. (Christine), of Richmond, VA; a sister, Jane A Lord (Jonathan), of Terry, MS, and Savage, MN; six nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.
Burial will be in Horton Cemetery in Chittenden, VT, at a later date. A graveside memorial service will take place at that time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter of your choice or to the Alzheimer's Disease Association of America.
Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.